bouwerij

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bouwerie. Equivalent to bouwer +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌbɑu̯.(ʋ)əˈrɛi̯/

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• Hyphenation: bou‧we‧rij
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

bouwerij f (plural bouwerijen, diminutive bouwerijtje n)

1. (historical or dialectal) farm

   Synonyms: boerderij, plaats

2. (dialectal, obsolete) agriculture
3. (obsolete) construction

Descendants

• → English: bowery