hommer

Dutch

Etymology

Probably via Middle Low German hummer, from Old Norse humarr (“lobster”). The term came to be used because many lobsters were caught off the coast of Norway.

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Noun

hommer m (plural hommers, diminutive hommertje n)

  1. lobster

See also

References

  • Jan de Vries, Nederlands Etymologisch Woordenboek
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