tandvlees

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • tandvleesch

Etymology

From tand (“tooth”) +‎ vlees (“flesh”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɑnt.fleːs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: tand‧vlees

Noun

tandvlees n (uncountable)

  1. gum, flesh surrounding teeth
  2. (figuratively) a tender and/or vulnerable spot

Derived terms

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