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Dutch
Etymology
First attested in the 17th century. Possibly a loan translation of English brainchild, but note the early attestation.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɦɛr.sə(n)ˌkɪnt/
- Hyphenation: her‧sen‧kind
Noun
hersenkind n (plural hersenkinderen)
- brainchild, product of one's fantasy or creativity
Dit hersenkind van het legendarische duo Dan Aykroyd en Harold Ramis is een zeldzame big budget blockbuster die toch de lieveling van menig filmcriticus werd.- (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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