viool

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch viool, from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fiˈʊə̯l/
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Noun

viool (plural viole, diminutive viooltjie)

  1. a violin (string instrument).

Dutch

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle French viole, from Medieval Latin vitula. Doublet of vedel and viola.

Noun

viool f (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)

  1. (music) violin, fiddle
Derived terms
Descendants
  • Afrikaans: viool
  • Berbice Creole Dutch: fiolo
  • → Mahican: piõn
  • → Munsee: păyóol
  • → Sranan Tongo: finyoro, finjólo

Etymology 2

From Middle Dutch viole, older violette, from Old French violette, from viole, from Latin viola.

Noun

viool f (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)

  1. (chiefly diminutive) any violet, an ornamental fragrant plant of the genus Viola (including the pansy)
    Synonym: violet

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition)

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