Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of buiten (outside) +‎ beugel (braces).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbœy̯.tə(n)ˌbøː.ɣəl/
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  • Hyphenation: bui‧ten‧beu‧gel

Noun

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buitenbeugel m (plural buitenbeugels)

  1. orthodontic headgear
    Synonym: buitenboordbeugel
  2. external or outer brace or stay