gruwel
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Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
From Middle Dutch gruwel, gruel, equivalent with gruw- + -el.
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Noun edit
gruwel m (plural gruwelen or gruwels, diminutive gruweltje n)
- abomination, horror, something that is abhorrent
- De gedachte der dwaasheid is zonde; en een spotter is den mens een gruwel. (Spreuken 24:9)
- The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. (Proverbs 24:9)
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Descendants edit
- Negerhollands: grywel
Etymology 2 edit
Ultimately from Old French gruel.
Noun edit
gruwel m (uncountable)
Derived terms edit
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