lauwer

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lauwer, from Latin laurus or laurea.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑu̯.ər/
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  • Hyphenation: lau‧wer
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯ər

Noun

lauwer m (plural lauweren, diminutive lauwertje n)

  1. (archaic outside compounds) synonym of laurier (“laurel (Laurus nobilis)”)
  2. (rare) a laurel wreath (symbol of victory), chiefly in the expression op zijn lauweren rusten and other idioms
    Synonyms: laurierkrans, lauwerkrans

Derived terms

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