aalbes

See also: Aalbes

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of aal +‎ bes (“berry”), cognate with Middle Low German albere. The meaning of the first element is disputed.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaːl.bɛs/
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  • Hyphenation: aal‧bes

Noun

aalbes f (plural aalbessen, diminutive aalbesje n)

  1. The red currant or white currant plant, Ribes rubrum
  2. The berry of this plant; a red or white currant

Derived terms

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: aalbessie
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