beenhouwer

Dutch

Etymology

From been (bone) +‎ houwen (to hew) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbeːnˌɦɑu̯.ər/
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  • Hyphenation: been‧hou‧wer

Noun

beenhouwer m (plural beenhouwers, diminutive beenhouwertje n)

  1. (chiefly southern) butcher, who professionally sells (and often prepares) meat products

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