groenspaan

Dutch

Etymology

Cognate with German Grünspan. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣrunˌspaːn/

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• Hyphenation: groen‧spaan

Noun

groenspaan f (uncountable)

1. verdigris (blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals)