Pinkster
See also: pinkster
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Dutch Pinkster, Pinksteren, from Ancient Greek πεντηκοστή (pentēkostḗ). See Pentecost.
Proper noun
Pinkster
- (dated) Whitsuntide
Derived terms
- Pinkster apple
- Pinkster flower
- Pinkster Monday
References
- “Pinkster”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch pinxter.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɪŋ(k).stər/
- Hyphenation: Pink‧ster
Proper noun
Pinkster f
- (now slightly informal) alternative form of Pinksteren