ruiker

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Etymology[edit]

From Dutch ruiker, from Middle Dutch ruker. Equivalent to ruik +‎ -er.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

ruiker (plural ruikers, diminutive ruikertjie)

  1. A bouquet of flowers.
    Synonyms: boeket, handruiker

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch ruker. Equivalent to ruiken +‎ -er.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrœy̯.kər/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: rui‧ker
  • Rhymes: -œy̯kər

Noun[edit]

ruiker m (plural ruikers, diminutive ruikertje n)

  1. A flower bouquet.
    Synonyms: boeket, handruiker
  2. One who smells using one's olfactory organs.

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  • Afrikaans: ruiker