woekerpolis

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of woeker or woekeren +‎ polis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋu.kərˌpoː.ləs/, /ˈʋu.kərˌpoː.lɪs/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: woe‧ker‧po‧lis

Noun[edit]

woekerpolis f (plural woekerpolissen)

  1. An exploitative, usurious investment insurance plan.