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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch giericheit. Equivalent to gierig + -heid.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɣiː.rəxˌɦɛi̯t/
- Hyphenation: gie‧rig‧heid
Noun
gierigheid f (uncountable)
- avarice, stinginess