washand

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of wassen +‎ hand.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɑs.ɦɑnt/

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• Hyphenation: was‧hand

Noun

washand m (plural washanden, diminutive washandje n)

1. A washing mitt; a pouch-like piece of terry cloth used for personal hygiene.

Usage notes

Most commonly used in the diminutive.