edelsteen
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Etymology
From Dutch edelsteen, from Middle Dutch ēdelstêen. Equivalent to edel (“noble”) + steen (“stone”).
Pronunciation
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Noun
edelsteen (plural edelstene)
Etymology
From Middle Dutch ēdelstêen. Equivalent to edel (“noble”) + steen (“stone”). Compare German Edelstein.
Pronunciation
Noun
edelsteen m (plural edelstenen, diminutive edelsteentje n)
Derived terms
Descendants
- Afrikaans: edelsteen
- → West Frisian: edelstien (calque)
- → West Frisian: ealstien (calque)
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