beenhouwer

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From been (bone) +‎ houwen (to hew) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbeːnˌɦɑu̯.ər/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: been‧hou‧wer

Noun[edit]

beenhouwer m (plural beenhouwers, diminutive beenhouwertje n)

  1. (chiefly southern) butcher, who professionally sells (and often prepares) meat products

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