Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch gebêente. Equivalent to been (bone) +‎ ge- -te.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈbeːn.tə/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧been‧te

Noun

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gebeente n (plural gebeenten, diminutive gebeentetje n)

  1. skeleton

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Descendants

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  • Negerhollands: gebeente