monnikskap

Dutch

Etymology

From monnik (“monk”) +‎ -s- +‎ kap (“cap, hood”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔ.nɪksˌkɑp/

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• Hyphenation: mon‧niks‧kap

Noun

monnikskap f (plural monnikskappen, diminutive monnikskapje n)

1. (literally) A monk's hood, notably part of his habit
2. (botany) The herbs known as monkshood, of genus Aconitum; notably the very toxic species and its ornamental cultivars

Synonyms

• (botany) akoniet

Derived terms

• monnikskapspier

Related terms

• monnikspij
• zotskap