maretak

Dutch

Etymology

From tak (“branch”); the origin of the element mare- is disputed, but perhaps related to mare (“nightmare, witch”). Compare, for example, Norwegian Nynorsk marekvist. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmaː.rəˌtɑk/
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Noun

maretak m (plural maretakken, diminutive maretakje n)

  1. mistletoe, Viscum album
    Synonyms: vogellijm, (archaic) mistel

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