heksenkring

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • heksekring (superseded)

Etymology

Compound of heks +‎ -en- +‎ kring.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛk.sə(n)ˌkrɪŋ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: hek‧sen‧kring

Noun

heksenkring m (plural heksenkringen, diminutive heksenkringetje n)

  1. fairy ring [from 19th c.]
    Synonym: heksenkrans