ontginning

Dutch

Etymology

From ontginnen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌɔntˈxɪ.nɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ont‧gin‧ning
  • Rhymes: -ɪnɪŋ
  • Homophone: Ontginning

Noun

ontginning f (plural ontginningen, diminutive ontginninkje n)

  1. development into agricultural land; a tract of land being developed
  2. excavation of mines; a tract of land being excavated
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