springzaad

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of springen (“to jump”) +‎ zaad (“seed”), in reference to the way balsam seeds are propelled outwards when the seed pod opens.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsprɪŋ.zaːt/

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Noun

springzaad n (plural springzaden, diminutive springzaadje n)

1. A balsam; any plant of genus Impatiens.

   Coordinate term: balsemien

Derived terms

• bont springzaad
• groot springzaad
• klein springzaad
• oranje springzaad
• ruig springzaad
• tweekleurig springzaad

 

Further reading

• springzaad on the Dutch Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^nl