roet

See also: röet and röt

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch roet, from Old Dutch *rōt, from Proto-Germanic *hrōtaz (“soot”).

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ut
  • IPA(key): /rut/

Noun

roet n (uncountable)

  1. soot, fine dark particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc.; especially when released trough a chimney
  2. a fungus type

Derived terms

  • roetachtig
  • roetbruin n
  • roetdeeltje n
  • roeten (verb)
  • roetkleur
  • roetkool
  • roetmop

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]

Anagrams

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Alternative forms

Verb

roet

  1. simple past of roe
  2. past participle of roe
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