struis

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /strœy̯s/

Etymology 1

From Latin strūthiō (ostrich).

Noun

struis m (plural struisen, diminutive struisje n)

1. (archaic) an ostrich, flightless bird of the genus Struthio

   Synonyms: struisvogel, vogelstruis

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch seruus, ceruus, from French céruse, from Latin cērussa.

Noun

struis f (uncountable)

1. (archaic) ceruse, a lead-containing white pigment used as a cosmetic and for medical purposes

Latin

Verb

struis

1. second-person singular present active indicative of struō

Noun

struis

1. genitive singular of struēs