Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch boecweit, boecweyt. Equivalent to beuk (beech) +‎ weit (wheat).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbuk.ʋɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: boek‧weit

Noun

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boekweit f (uncountable)

  1. buckwheat

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: bokwiet
  • Jersey Dutch: bukwāit