bullenpees

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From bul (“bull”) +‎ -en- +‎ pees (“sinew”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʏ.lə(n)ˌpeːs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bul‧len‧pees

Noun

bullenpees f (plural bullenpezen, diminutive bullenpeesje n)

  1. a bull's dried sinew
  2. bullwhip, made from the above, a severe punitive implement

Descendants

  • → Papiamentu: bulpes, bòlpes, bòlpets

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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