kruisbes

Dutch

Etymology

From bes (“berry”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯s.bɛs/
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  • Hyphenation: kruis‧bes

Noun

kruisbes f (plural kruisbessen, diminutive kruisbesje n)

  1. The gooseberry plant (Ribes uva-crispa).
  2. The berry of this plant; a gooseberry.
    Synonyms: kruisbei, kruisbezie

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