Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of rug (back) +‎ -en- +‎ prik (jab, shot).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrʏ.ɣə(n)ˌprɪk/
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  • Hyphenation: rug‧gen‧prik

Noun

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ruggenprik f (plural ruggenprikken, diminutive ruggenprikje n)

  1. An injection of a substance for spinal anaesthesia.