viool
Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch viool, from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula.
Pronunciation
Noun
viool (plural viole, diminutive viooltjie)
- A violin (string instrument).
Dutch
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula.
Noun
viool f (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)
- (music) A violin, a popular musical string instrument of the soprano range.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- eerste viool spelen
- (musical compositions) vioolconcert, vioolsonate, vioolstuk,
- violist
- vioolbouwer
- vioolhars
Descendants
- Afrikaans: viool
Etymology 2
From Middle Dutch viole, older violette, from Old French violette, from viole, from Latin viola.
Noun
viool f (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)
- (chiefly diminutive) Any violet, an ornamental fragrant plant of the genus Viola (including the pansy).
- Synonym: violet
References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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