wenkbrauw

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛŋk.brɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: wenk‧brauw

Noun[edit]

wenkbrauw f (plural wenkbrauwen, diminutive wenkbrauwtje n)

  1. eyebrow

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