asbezem

Dutch

Alternative forms

• aschbezem

Etymology

Compound of as (“ash”) +‎ bezem (“broom, besom”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑsˌbeː.zəm/

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• Hyphenation: as‧be‧zem

Noun

asbezem n (plural asbezems, diminutive asbezempje n)

1. a brush for removing ash from fireplaces, having a handle and rough bristles; used in combination with a dustpan

Synonyms

• asvarken (Hollandic, dialectal)
• asveger