ijsreus

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɛi̯s.røːs/

noun
Definitions
  • (mythology) ice giant, frost giant mythological creature
  • (astronomy) ice giant icy giant planet

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish ijs (ice, ice cream) + Dutch, Flemish reus (giant).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

reus

Gloss

giant

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