eierstok

Dutch

Etymology

From German Eierstock. Analyzable as ei (“egg”) +‎ -er- +‎ stok (“stock”).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛiərstɔk/
  • Hyphenation: ei‧er‧stok

Noun

eierstok m (plural eierstokken, diminutive eierstokje n)

  1. ovary, the female animal's organ which produces eggs
  2. (botany) the swelling part of a pistil which bears ovules
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