lauwer

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch lauwer, from Latin laurus or laurea.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈlɑu̯.ər/
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Hyphenation: lau‧wer
Rhymes: -ɑu̯ər

Noun

lauwer m (plural lauweren, diminutive lauwertje n)

(archaic outside compounds) laurel, Laurus nobilis
Synonym: laurier
(rare) A laurel wreath (symbol of victory), chiefly in the expression op zijn lauweren rusten and other idioms.
Synonyms: laurierkrans, lauwerkrans

Derived terms

lauwerbes
lauwerblad
lauwerboom
lauwerkrans
lauwertak
op zijn lauweren rusten

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