rolkussen

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Dutch[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔlˌkʏ.sə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: rol‧kus‧sen

Etymology 1[edit]

Compound of rol or rollen +‎ kussen.

Noun[edit]

rolkussen n (plural rolkussens, diminutive rolkussentje n)

  1. A cylindrical cushion or pillow.

Etymology 2[edit]

From rollen +‎ kussen, calque of Malay bantal guling.

Noun[edit]

rolkussen n (plural rolkussens, diminutive rolkussentje n)

  1. A bamboo wife, a Dutch wife.
    Synonym: goeling