pronkstuk

Dutch

Etymology

From pronken (“to display”) +‎ stuk (“piece”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈprɔŋk.stʏk/

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• Hyphenation: pronk‧stuk

Noun

pronkstuk n (plural pronkstukken, diminutive pronkstukje n)

1. showpiece, centerpiece
2. (figuratively) prize, gem, jewel