Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch rijshout. Equivalent to rijs +‎ hout.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛi̯s.ɦɑu̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: rijs‧hout

Noun

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rijshout n (uncountable)

  1. narrow branches and twigs, in particular of willows

Descendants

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  • West Frisian: riishout