berenklauw

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of beer (bear) +‎ -en- +‎ klauw (claw).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbeː.rə(n)ˌklɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧ren‧klauw

Noun

berenklauw f (plural berenklauwen, diminutive berenklauwtje n)

  1. the claw of a bear
  2. hogweed, any plant species of the genus Heracleum, from the family Apiaceae
  3. a Dutch snack consisting of a sliced meatball and a sliced onion on a skewer with peanut sauce
    Synonym: berenhap

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