potlood

Dutch

Etymology

From pot (“pot”) +‎ lood (“lead”). Originally it was a name for lead ore, used for glazing pots, although modern pencils no longer contain any lead.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔt.loːt/
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Noun

potlood n (plural potloden, diminutive potloodje n)

  1. pencil
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