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Etymology edit

Compound of rouwen (to mourn (in black)) +‎ nagel ((finger) nail).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑu̯ˌnaː.ɣəl/
  • Hyphenation: rouw‧na‧gel

Noun edit

rouwnagel m (plural rouwnagels)

  1. A finger nail darkened by sticking dirt.

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