hovenier
Dutch
editEtymology
editFrom hof (“court, yard”) + -ier.
Pronunciation
editAudio: (file) - Hyphenation: ho‧ve‧nier
Noun
edithovenier m (plural hoveniers, diminutive hoveniertje n)
- professional gardener
Usage notes
editThis word is mostly used for a gardener that is contracted. A gardener who is permanently employed by the owner of the garden is more likely to be called a "tuinman".