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Etymology

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Compound of ijs (ice) +‎ reus (giant).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi̯s.røːs/
  • Hyphenation: ijs‧reus

Noun

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ijsreus m (plural ijsreuzen)

  1. (mythology) ice giant, frost giant (mythological creature)
    Synonyms: rijpreus, vorstreus
  2. (astronomy) ice giant (icy giant planet)