springzaad

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of springen (to jump) + zaad (seed), in reference to the way balsam seeds are propelled outwards when the seed pod opens.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsprɪŋ.zaːt/
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Noun

springzaad n (plural springzaden, diminutive springzaadje n)

  1. a balsam; any plant of genus Impatiens
    Coordinate term: balsemien

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