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Etymology

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From ridder (knight) +‎ spoor (spur).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪ.dərˌspoːr/
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  • Hyphenation: rid‧der‧spoor

Noun

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ridderspoor f or m (plural riddersporen, diminutive ridderspoortje n)

  1. A spur (as) worn by a knight.
  2. A larkspur, any flowering plant of the genera Delphinium or Consolida.