zonnebloem

From zon +‎ -e- +‎ bloem. Named because the flower turns to keep facing the sun; compare English sunflower, Spanish girasol. The sense "50 guilder banknote" is derived from the large image of a sunflower found on such notes.

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɔ.nəˌblum/

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• Hyphenation: zon‧ne‧bloem

zonnebloem f (plural zonnebloemen, diminutive zonnebloemetje n or zonnebloempje n)

1. a sunflower, flower of the genus Helianthus

   In de zomer staan de velden vol met prachtige zonnebloemen. ― In the summer, the fields are full of beautiful sunflowers.

2. (Netherlands, historical) a 50 guilder banknote

   Vroeger kon je met een zonnebloem een flinke aankoop doen. ― In the past, you could make a substantial purchase with a 50 guilder banknote.

• Afrikaans: sonneblom
  • → Sotho: sonobolomo