uurglas

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch uurglas. Equivalent to uur (hour) +‎ glas (glass).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

uurglas (plural uurglase, diminutive uurglasie)

  1. hourglass
    Synonym: sandloper

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of uur (hour) +‎ glas (glass).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈyːr.ɣlɑs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: uur‧glas

Noun[edit]

uurglas n (plural uurglazen)

  1. hourglass [from 16th c.]

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: uurglas