schaafstro

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of schaven (“to shave”) +‎ stro (“straw”); the plant can be used to scrub or polish surfaces.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxaːf.stroː/
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Noun

schaafstro n (uncountable, no diminutive)

  1. rough horsetail, scouring rush (Equisetum hyemale)
    Synonym: schuurbies
    Hypernym: paardenstaart

Further reading

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