smeltkroes

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsmɛlt.krus/

noun
Definitions
  • crucible, melting pot
  • (figurative) melting pot place where heterogeneous things are mixed
  • (figurative) crucible difficult or painful experience that refines

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish smelten + Dutch, Flemish kroes.

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kroes

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