Dutch

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔlˌkʏ.sə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: rol‧kus‧sen

Etymology 1

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Compound of rol or rollen +‎ kussen.

Noun

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rolkussen n (plural rolkussens, diminutive rolkussentje n)

  1. a cylindrical cushion or pillow

Etymology 2

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From rollen +‎ kussen, calque of Malay bantal guling.

Noun

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rolkussen n (plural rolkussens, diminutive rolkussentje n)

  1. a bamboo wife, a Dutch wife
    Synonym: goeling