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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of rijp (“hoarfrost”) + reus (“giant”), likely modelled on Old Norse hrímþurs.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈrɛi̯p.røːs/
- Hyphenation: rijp‧reus
Noun
rijpreus m (plural rijpreuzen)
- (mythology) frost giant, ice giant
- Synonyms: ijsreus, rijmreus, vorstreus