viool
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editEtymology
editFrom Dutch viool, from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editviool (plural viole, diminutive viooltjie)
- a violin (string instrument).
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editDutch
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editBorrowed from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula. Doublet of vedel and viola.
Noun
editviool f (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)
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editDescendants
edit- Afrikaans: viool
- Berbice Creole Dutch: fiolo
- → Mahican: piõn
- → Munsee: păyóol
- → Sranan Tongo: finyoro, finjólo
- → Saramaccan: fiólu
Etymology 2
editFrom Middle Dutch viole, older violette, from Old French violette, from viole, from Latin viola.
Noun
editviool f (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)
- (chiefly diminutive) Any violet, an ornamental fragrant plant of the genus Viola (including the pansy).
- Synonym: violet
References
edit- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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