karbonkel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch carbonkel, from Old Northern French carbuncle, from Latin carbunculus.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌkɑrˈbɔŋ.kəl/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: kar‧bon‧kel
  • Rhymes: -ɔŋkəl

Noun[edit]

karbonkel n (plural karbonkels, diminutive karbonkeltje n)

  1. ruby, garnet

Derived terms[edit]

Noun[edit]

karbonkel m (plural karbonkels, diminutive karbonkeltje n)

  1. carbuncle
  2. (heraldry) carbuncle

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: karbonkel