Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested in the 17th century. Possibly a loan translation of English brainchild, but note the early attestation.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛr.sə(n)ˌkɪnt/
  • Hyphenation: her‧sen‧kind

Noun

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hersenkind n (plural hersenkinderen)

  1. brainchild, product of one's fantasy or creativity
    Dit hersenkind van het legendarische duo Dan Aykroyd en Harold Ramis is een zeldzame big budget blockbuster die toch de lieveling van menig filmcriticus werd.
    (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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