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Dutch
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɣryu̯əl/
- Hyphenation: gru‧wel
Etymology 1
From Middle Dutch gruwel, gruel. By surface analysis, gruwen + -el.
Noun
gruwel m (plural gruwelen or gruwels, diminutive gruweltje n)
- abomination, horror, something that is abhorrent
De gedachte der dwaasheid is zonde; en een spotter is den mens een gruwel. (Spreuken 24:9)- The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. (Proverbs 24:9)
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Etymology 2
Ultimately from Old French gruel.
Noun
gruwel m (uncountable)
- (rare) gruel, especially made with barley grits, usually sweetened with berry juice
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