krent

See also: Krent

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French raisin de Corinthe (literally “grapes of Corinth”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /krɛnt/

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• Hyphenation: krent
• Rhymes: -ɛnt

Noun

krent f (plural krenten, diminutive krentje n)

1. (Netherlands) A currant, a small dried grape.
2. (Netherlands) A miser, a scrooge, a niggard.
3. (Netherlands, originally nautical) Buttock, butt, hindquarters.

   Synonym: kont

Derived terms

• krentenbol
• krentenbrood
• krenterig

Related terms

• rozijn