Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of apotheker (pharmacist) +‎ -s- +‎ pond (pound).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aː.poːˈteː.kərsˌpɔnt/
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  • Hyphenation: apo‧the‧kers‧pond

Noun

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apothekerspond n (plural apothekersponden, diminutive apothekerspondje n)

  1. (historical) Dutch medical pound, equivalent to about 375 grams
    Synonym: medicinaal pond