natuursteen

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of natuur ((occurring in) nature) +‎ steen (stone).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /naːˈtyːrˌsteːn/
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  • Hyphenation: na‧tuur‧steen

Noun

natuursteen m (plural natuurstenen, diminutive natuursteentje n)

  1. A natural stone, as opposed to brick and other human produce (substance or individual stone)

Noun

natuursteen n (uncountable)

  1. A natural stone (substance).