aardpeer

Dutch

aardpeer

Etymology

Compound of aard +‎ peer. Named after the shape of the tubers, which are more pear-shaped than potatoes.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːrtpeːr/, [ˈaːrtpɪːr]

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• Hyphenation: aard‧peer

Noun

aardpeer m (plural aardperen, diminutive aardpeertje n)

1. Jerusalem artichoke (plant and tuber)

   Synonym: aardartisjok

Related terms

• aardappel