voorbehoedsmiddel

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From voor (before) +‎ behoeden (to protect) +‎ -s- +‎ middel (means).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvoːr.bə.ɦutsˌmɪ.dəl/
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  • Hyphenation: voor‧be‧hoeds‧mid‧del

Noun

voorbehoedsmiddel n (plural voorbehoedsmiddelen, diminutive voorbehoedsmiddeltje n)

  1. a contraceptive
    Synonym: anticonceptiemiddel
    Hyponyms: condoom, anticonceptiepil, morning-afterpil, spiraal
  2. (dated) a medical preventive, something that prevents ailments