vrieskou

Dutch

FWOTD – 17 January 2014

Alternative forms

Etymology

From vriezen (“to freeze”) +‎ kou (“cold”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvrisˌkɑu̯/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: vries‧kou

Noun

vrieskou f (uncountable)

  1. freezing cold, frost (subzero cold)
    • 2006, Saskia Verstappen, Ontdooien in de vrieskou: een belevingsconcept voor ijssportcentrum Eindhoven, NHTV internationale hogeschool Breda:
      (title) Thawing out in the freezing cold(ness): an experience concept for ice sport centre Eindhoven
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