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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch bussecruit. Equivalent to bus (firearm, firing chamber) +‎ kruit (powder, herb).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • IPA(key): /ˈbʏs.krœy̯t/
  • Hyphenation: bus‧kruit

Noun

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buskruit n (uncountable)

  1. gunpowder

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: buskruit
  • Indonesian: biskruit