tandvlees

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • tandvleesch

Etymology

From tand (“tooth”) +‎ vlees (“flesh”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtɑnt.fleːs/
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  • Hyphenation: tand‧vlees

Noun

tandvlees n (uncountable)

  1. gum, flesh surrounding teeth
  2. (figuratively) a tender and/or vulnerable spot

Derived terms
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