asvarken

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • aschvarken

Etymology

Compound of as (“ash”) +‎ varken (“pig”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑsˌfɑr.kə(n)/
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  • Hyphenation: as‧var‧ken

Noun

asvarken n (plural asvarkens, diminutive asvarkentje n)

  1. (dialectal, Holland) a brush with rough bristles and a handle, often used along with a dustpan (historically used for removing ash from fireplaces)

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