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Etymology

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Compound of zuur (sour, unpleasant) +‎ pruim (plum).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzyːr.prœy̯m/
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  • Hyphenation: zuur‧pruim

Noun

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zuurpruim f or m (plural zuurpruimen, diminutive zuurpruimpje n)

  1. A sourpuss, grouch.
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