Pinkster

See also: pinkster

English

Alternative forms

• Pingster, Pinxter

Etymology

From Dutch Pinkster, Pinksteren, from Ancient Greek πεντηκοστή (pentēkostḗ). See Pentecost.

Proper noun

Pinkster

1. (dated) Whitsuntide

Derived terms

• Pinkster apple
• Pinkster flower
• Pinkster Monday

References

• “Pinkster”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch pinxter.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪŋ(k).stər/
• Hyphenation: Pink‧ster

Proper noun

Pinkster f

1. (now slightly informal) Alternative form of Pinksteren.