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Dutch
Etymology
From Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer, after her defence of Haarlem (1572-1573).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkeː.nɑu̯/
- Hyphenation: ke‧nau
Noun
kenau f (plural kenaus, diminutive kenautje n)
- (Netherlands, derogatory, offensive) domineering woman, shrew
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