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Etymology

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Compound of kraam (childbirth, childbed) +‎ nest (nest).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkraːm.nɛst/
  • Hyphenation: kraam‧nest

Noun

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kraamnest n (plural kraamnesten, diminutive kraamnestje n)

  1. (rare) A nest where an animal gives birth.