babbelaar

Dutch

Etymology

From babbel- +‎ -aar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑ.bəˌlaːr/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bab‧be‧laar

Noun

babbelaar m (plural babbelaars, diminutive babbelaartje n, feminine babbelaarster or babbelares)

  1. babbler (someone who babbles)
  2. a piece of confectionery similar to butterscotch
  3. babbler (any of several passerine birds)

Usage notes

The masculine form babbelaar can also be used to refer to a babbling woman.

Synonyms

  • (someone who babbles): babbelkous
  • (confectionery): boterbabbelaar
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