beenhouwer

Dutch

Etymology

From been (“bone”) +‎ houwen (“to hew”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbeːnˌɦɑu̯.ər/

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• Hyphenation: been‧hou‧wer

Noun

beenhouwer m (plural beenhouwers, diminutive beenhouwertje n)

1. (chiefly southern) butcher, who professionally sells (and often prepares) meat products

Synonyms

• slager