Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch afgront, from Old Dutch avagrunt. Equivalent to af +‎ grond.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɑf.xrɔnt/
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  • Hyphenation: af‧grond

Noun

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afgrond m (plural afgronden, diminutive afgrondje n)

  1. abyss

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: afgrond