broeinest

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of broeien +‎ nest.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbrui̯.nɛst/

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• Hyphenation: broei‧nest

Noun

broeinest n (plural broeinesten, diminutive broeinestje n)

1. (figurative) hotbed
2. place where a contaminative disease can fester
3. (obsolete) bird's nest, where birds are hatching eggs

   Synonym: broednest