Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch bunsinc, bonsinc, also boesinc, businc. Further etymology unknown, not found outside the Ingvaeonic language area. Probably a derivative of the dialectal term boes (stable) with the now-unproductive suffix -ing (originating from, inhabitant of).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbʏn.zɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: bun‧zing

Noun

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bunzing m (plural bunzingen, diminutive bunzinkje n)

  1. European polecat, Mustela putorius
    Synonyms: stinkmarter, ulk, visse
    Die boot stinkt als een bunzing.That boat stinks like a polecat.
  2. any polecat in general

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