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. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

aalbes f (plural aalbessen, diminutive aalbesje n)

  1. red currant or white currant (Ribes rubrum)
  2. the berry of this plant; a red or white currant

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: aalbessie

Further reading

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