wenkbrauw
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch wintbrauwe, from Old Dutch *wintbrāwa. The first element is unknown but presumed to be related to Ancient Greek ἴονθος (íonthos). The second element is from Proto-Germanic *brēwō. Doublet of wimper (“eyelash”), from a contraction.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʋɛŋk.brɑu̯/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: wenk‧brauw
Derived terms
- wenkbrauweend
- wenkbrauwpiercing
Related terms
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