Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch schouderblat. Equivalent to schouder (shoulder) +‎ blad (blade). Cognate with English shoulderblade.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɑu̯.dərˌblɑt/
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  • Hyphenation: schou‧der‧blad

Noun

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schouderblad n (plural schouderbladen, diminutive schouderblaadje n)

  1. shoulderblade

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: skouerblad