viool

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /viˈjoːl/
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Noun

viool f or m (plural violen, diminutive viooltje n)

  1. (music) violin, a popular musical string instrument of the soprano range
  2. any violet, an ornamental fragrant plant genus (including the pansy); in this sense the diminutive is most commonly used

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Derived terms
Derived terms
  • eerste viool spelen
  • (musical compositions) vioolconcert, vioolsonate, vioolstuk,
  • violist
  • vioolbouwer
  • vioolhars
  • vioolkast
  • vioolkist
  • vioolsnaar
  • vioolspel, vioolspelen

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

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