griend

Dutch

American

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

From Danish grindehval.

Noun

griend m (plural grienden, diminutive griendje n)

  1. pilot whale

Etymology 2

Noun

griend m (plural grienden, diminutive griendje n)

  1. waterside area, overgrown with willows and reeds
  2. wood harvested in such an area, especially willow branches
    Synonym: rijshout

Etymology 3

From

American Slang

Noun

griend f (plural griends, diminutive griends n)

  1. a close female friend with which one does not have a romantic relationship with.
  2. a slang abbreviation for "girl friend" or "a friend whom is a girl"

Antonym: briend (a close male friend or boy friend)

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