potlood

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɔt.loːt/

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Etymology

From pot (“pot”) +‎ lood (“lead”). Originally it was a name for lead ore, used for glazing pots, although modern pencils don't contain lead anymore.

Noun

potlood n (plural potloden, diminutive potloodje n)

1. pencil