munster

See also: Munster and Münster

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch monster, from Old Dutch [Term?], from Latin monastērium (monastery), from Ancient Greek μοναστήριον (monastḗrion).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmʏn.stər/
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  • Hyphenation: mun‧ster

Noun

munster n (plural munsters)

  1. (Christianity, chiefly historical) cathedral church
    Synonyms: domkerk, kathedraal

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mœ̃s.tɛʁ/, /mɛ̃s.tɛʁ/
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  • Homophones: Munster, munsters

Noun

munster m (plural munsters)

  1. Munster cheese

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Paronyms