kruin

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch crune, from Old Dutch *corūna, from Latin corōna. Doublet of kroon and corona.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /krœy̯n/

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• Hyphenation: kruin
• Rhymes: -œy̯n

Noun

kruin f (plural kruinen, diminutive kruintje n)

1. scalp, crest, crown

Derived terms

• boomkruin