gierigheid

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch giericheit. Equivalent to gierig +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣiː.rəxˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: gie‧rig‧heid

Noun

gierigheid f (uncountable)

  1. avarice, stinginess