vetpot

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vet +‎ pot.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛt.pɔt/
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  • Hyphenation: vet‧pot

Noun

vetpot m (plural vetpotten, diminutive vetpotje n)

  1. (figurative) a lavish source or repository of riches or food
  2. a pot containing fat, e.g. for cooking or lubricatting