struis

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /strœy̯s/

Etymology 1

From Latin strūthiō (ostrich).

Noun

struis m (plural struisen, diminutive -je n)

  1. (archaic) An ostrich, flightless bird of the genus Struthio.
    Synonyms: struisvogel, vogelstruis

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch seruus, ceruus, from French céruse, from Latin cērussa.

Noun

struis f (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) ceruse, a lead-containing white pigment used as a cosmetic and for medical purposes.

Latin

Verb

struis

  1. second-person singular present active indicative of struō
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