Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch bottelrije. Subsequently influenced by an analysis as bottelaar +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌbɔ.tə.laːˈrɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: bot‧te‧la‧rij
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

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bottelarij f (plural bottelarijen)

  1. (historical, nautical) A provision room on a ship.
  2. (obsolete) A wine cellar.

Descendants

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  • Sranan Tongo: botri, botrari
    • Caribbean Javanese: botri