washand

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of wassen +‎ hand.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑs.ɦɑnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: was‧hand

Noun

washand m (plural washanden, diminutive washandje n)

  1. a washing mitt; a pouch-like piece of terry cloth used for personal hygiene

Usage notes

Most commonly used in the diminutive.

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