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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Dutch Pinkster, Pinksteren, from Ancient Greek πεντηκοστή (pentēkostḗ). See Pentecost.
Proper noun
Pinkster
- (dated) Whitsuntide
Derived terms
References
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch pinxter.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɪŋ(k).stər/
- Hyphenation: Pink‧ster
Proper noun
Pinkster f
- (now slightly informal) Alternative form of Pinksteren.