likkepot

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈlɪ.kəˌpɔt/

noun
Definitions
  • electuary medicine mixed with honey or some kind of syrup
  • (rare) index finger
  • creamy paté made of liver (or liverwurst), mayonnaise and other spices and condiments
  • reserve funds from where money is taken or withdrawn
  • sweet tooth, glutton who likes sweet food

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish likken (lick) + Dutch, Flemish -e- (-less, -ly, spawn)+ Dutch, Flemish pot (pot, jar, vessel, chamberpot, loo, container, fund)derived from Ancient Greek ἐκλεικτόν (lozenge, jujube, medicine that melts in the mouth).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἐκλεικτόν

Gloss

lozenge, jujube, medicine that melts in the mouth

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