raasdonder

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of razen (“to rage”) +‎ donder (“fall, drop”). Named after the sound made by undercooked field peas when served.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈraːsˌdɔn.dər/
• Hyphenation: raas‧don‧der

Noun

raasdonder m (plural raasdonders, diminutive raasdondertje n)

1. (chiefly plural, nautical) A field pea (seed of Pisum sativum), especially when used in dishes.

   Synonym: kapucijner

2. (chiefly plural, dated, rare) An undercooked field pea.

Derived terms

• Kaapse raasdonder