wijsheidstand

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɛi̯s.ɦɛi̯tsˌtɑnt/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) wisdom tooth

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wijsheid (wisdom) + Dutch, Flemish tand (tooth)derived from Ancient Greek σωφρονιστῆρες, σωφρονιστήρ (prudent self-controlled ones).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σωφρονιστῆρες, σωφρονιστήρ

Gloss

prudent self-controlled ones

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