sleedoorn

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See also: sleedôorn

Dutch[edit]

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sleedoorn

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Middle Dutch sleedorn. By surface analysis, slee +‎ doorn. Compare German Schlehdorn, West Flemish sleedôorn.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsleːˌdoːrn/
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  • Hyphenation: slee‧doorn

Noun[edit]

sleedoorn m (plural sleedoornen or sleedoorns, diminutive sleedoorntje n)

  1. blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
    Synonym: slee
  2. sloe (fruit of the blackthorn, Prunus spinosa)
    Synonyms: slee, sleepruim