smeltkroes

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch smeltkroes. Equivalent to smelt +‎ kroes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsmɛlt.krus/
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Noun

smeltkroes (plural smeltkroese)

  1. crucible, melting pot
  2. (figurative) melting pot (place where heterogeneous things are mixed)
  3. (figurative) crucible (difficult or painful experience that refines)

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of smelten +‎ kroes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsmɛlt.krus/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: smelt‧kroes

Noun

smeltkroes m (plural smeltkroezen, diminutive smeltkroesje n)

  1. crucible, melting pot
  2. (figurative) melting pot (place where heterogeneous things are mixed)
  3. (figurative, dated) crucible (difficult or painful experience that refines)

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: smeltkroes