pleegzuster

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of plegen +‎ zuster.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpleːxˌsʏs.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: pleeg‧zus‧ter

Noun

pleegzuster f (plural pleegzusters, diminutive pleegzustertje n)

  1. (now chiefly literary or historical, dated as a title) a female nurse
    Synonyms: verpleegster, ziekenzuster, zuster
  2. (rather formal) a foster sister
    Synonym: pleegzus

Usage notes

(female nurse): See usage notes at zuster.