viool

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Etymology

From Dutch viool, from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula.

Pronunciation

Noun

viool (plural viole, diminutive viooltjie)

  1. A violin (string instrument).

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /viˈjoːl/
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  • Hyphenation: vi‧ool
  • Rhymes: -oːl

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula.

Noun

viool f (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)

  1. (music) A violin, a popular musical string instrument of the soprano range.
Derived terms
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)

  1. (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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