hovenier
Dutch
Etymology
From hof (“court, yard”) + -ier.
Pronunciation
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: ho‧ve‧nier
Noun
hovenier m (plural hoveniers, diminutive hoveniertje n)
- professional gardener
Usage notes
This word is mostly used for a gardener that is contracted. A gardener who is permanently employed by the owner of the garden is more likely to be called a "tuinman".