pleegzuster

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of plegen +‎ zuster.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpleːxˌsʏs.tər/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Hyphenation: pleeg‧zus‧ter

Noun

pleegzuster f (plural pleegzusters, diminutive pleegzustertje n)

1. (now chiefly literary or historical, dated as a title) A female nurse.

   Synonyms: verpleegster, ziekenzuster, zuster

2. (rather formal) A foster sister.

   Synonym: pleegzus

Usage notes

(female nurse): See usage notes at zuster.