verstandskies

Dutch (Brabantic)

/vɛrˈstɑntsˌkis/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) wisdom tooth

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish verstand (intellect, understanding, brain, wit) + Dutch, Flemish kies (molar)derived from Ancient Greek σωφρονιστῆρες, σωφρονιστήρ (prudent self-controlled ones).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σωφρονιστῆρες, σωφρονιστήρ

Gloss

prudent self-controlled ones

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