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Etymology

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Compound of kruid +‎ nagel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯tˌnaː.ɣəl/
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  • Hyphenation: kruid‧na‧gel

Noun

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kruidnagel m (plural kruidnagelen or kruidnagels, diminutive kruidnageltje n)

  1. clove, the dried, often ground flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum

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  • Papiamentu: kreinagel, kreiná, krijdnagel