eierstok

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch eierstok, from German Eierstock. Equivalent to eier (egg) +‎ stok (stick).

Pronunciation

Noun

eierstok (plural eierstokke, diminutive eierstokkie)

  1. ovary

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Eierstock. Analyzable as ei (egg) +‎ -er- +‎ stok (stock, stick).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi̯.ərˌstɔk/
  • Hyphenation: ei‧er‧stok

Noun

eierstok m (plural eierstokken, diminutive eierstokje n)

  1. ovary, the female animal's organ which produces eggs
  2. (botany) the swelling part of a pistil which bears ovules

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: eierstok