ruiker

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch ruiker, from Middle Dutch ruker. Equivalent to ruik +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrœi̯.kər/

Noun

ruiker (plural ruikers, diminutive ruikertjie)

1. A bouquet of flowers.

   Synonyms: boeket, handruiker

Derived terms

• handruiker

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ruker. Equivalent to ruiken +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrœy̯.kər/

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• Hyphenation: rui‧ker
• Rhymes: -œy̯kər

Noun

ruiker m (plural ruikers, diminutive ruikertje n)

1. a flower bouquet

   Synonyms: boeket, handruiker

2. one who smells using one's olfactory organs

Derived terms

• handruiker

Descendants

• Afrikaans: ruiker