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Etymology

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From hoer +‎ -erij.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɦuː.rəˈrɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: hoe‧re‧rij
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

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hoererij f (plural hoererijen)

  1. (somewhat derogatory) whoredom (sexual immorality; prostitution)
  2. (biblical, figurative) idolatry