voorbehoedsmiddel

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • voorbehoedmiddel

Etymology

From voor (“before”) +‎ behoeden (“to protect”) +‎ -s- +‎ middel (“means”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvoːr.bə.ɦutsˌmɪ.dəl/
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  • Hyphenation: voor‧be‧hoeds‧mid‧del

Noun

voorbehoedsmiddel n (plural voorbehoedsmiddelen, diminutive voorbehoedsmiddeltje n)

  1. A contraceptive.
    Synonym: anticonceptiemiddel
    Hyponyms: condoom, anticonceptiepil, morning-afterpil, spiraal
  2. (dated) A medical preventive, something that prevents ailments.
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