aalbes

See also: Aalbes

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of aal +‎ bes (“berry”), cognate with Middle Low German albere. The meaning of the first element is disputed.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːl.bɛs/

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• Hyphenation: aal‧bes

Noun

aalbes f (plural aalbessen, diminutive aalbesje n)

1. The red currant or white currant plant, Ribes rubrum
2. The berry of this plant; a red or white currant

Derived terms

• aalbessenstruik
• aalbessensap

Descendants

• Afrikaans: aalbessie