Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of medicijn +‎ man, probably a calque.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /meː.diˈsɛi̯(n)ˌmɑn/
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  • Hyphenation: me‧di‧cijn‧man

Noun

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medicijnman m (plural medicijnmannen, diminutive medicijnmannetje n, feminine medicijnvrouw)

  1. medicine man, witch doctor

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