Kroëpétt

Limburgish edit

Etymology edit

From earlier krompet (alternative forms are present in multiple neighbouring Limburgish and Central Franconian dialects), probably from Walloon crompîre, crompire, itself likely from Limburgish grompeer or Luxembourgish Gromper. Equivalent to Graunt (“ground”) +‎ Péër (“pear”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈkʁɔə̯.pet/
Hyphenation: Kroë‧pétt

Noun edit

Kroëpétt f (plural Kroëpétte) (Eupen)

potato

Derived terms edit

Kroëpéttschlaat