wildeling

Dutch

Etymology

From wild +‎ -e- +‎ ling, cf. cognate English (far from synonymous) wildling.

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Noun

wildeling m (plural wildelingen, diminutive wildelingetje n)

1. A wild plant, notably a fruit tree (or part thereof) fit for improvement of the species
2. A fruit from such crop
3. Any (notably wild) twigs used for improvement
4. A savage, wild human

   Synonyms: wilde, wildeman, wildling

Derived terms

• wildelingboom m
• (plants by species): kriekwildeling m

Related terms

• verwilderen (verb)
• wildgroei
• woesteling m
• zaailing m