ernstvuurwerk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɛrnstˌfyːr.ʋɛrk/

noun
Definitions
  • fireworks and other pyrotechnic substances used for serious, usually non-violent ends, such as flares
  • (obsolete) military ordnance, in particular explosives and projectiles

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish ernst (seriousness, gravity, earnest) + Dutch, Flemish vuurwerk (fireworks).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vuurwerk

Gloss

fireworks

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