lamsoor

Dutch

Etymology

From lam (lamb) +‎ -s- +‎ oor (ear).

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Noun

lamsoor n (plural lamsoren, diminutive lamsoortje n)

  1. common sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare)
    Synonym: zwinnebloem
  2. sea aster (Tripolium pannonicum), particularly when eaten as a vegetable
    Synonyms: zulte, zeeaster

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