sterrenkijker

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈstɛ.rə(n)ˌkɛi̯.kər/

noun
Definitions
  • An astronomical telescope.
  • (dated) One who looks at the stars, a stargazer.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish ster (star, -eress, any luminous astronomical meteorological phenomenon, -ster) + Dutch, Flemish kijker (telescope, looking glass, binoculars, watcher).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kijker

Gloss

telescope, looking glass, binoculars, watcher

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