herik

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Dutch

Sinapis arvensis

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Etymology

From earlier hederik with common syncope of the intervocalic -d- (compare leer, weer, and so forth), from Middle Dutch hederick. An early loan from Latin hederāceus (ivy-like); compare German Hederich, attested as early as Old High German hederīh.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦeː.rɪk/
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Noun

herik m (plural heriken)

  1. charlock (Rhamphospermum arvense, syns. Sinapis arvensis, etc.)
    Synonym: krodde

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