buitenkern

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of buiten +‎ kern.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbœy̯.tə(n)ˌkɛrn/
• Hyphenation: bui‧ten‧kern

Noun

buitenkern f (plural buitenkernen, diminutive buitenkerntje n)

1. (geology) outer core
2. A settlement or suburb that does not form one built-up area with a larger town or city and is regarded as independent to some extent.