hovenier

Dutch

Etymology

From hof (“court, yard”) +‎ -ier.

Pronunciation
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  • Hyphenation: ho‧ve‧nier

Noun

hovenier m (plural hoveniers, diminutive hoveniertje n)

  1. Professional gardener

Usage notes

This word is mostly used for a gardener that is contracted. A gardener who is permanently employed by the owner of the garden is more likely to be called a "tuinman".

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