halmbock

Swedish

/²halmˌbɔk/

noun
Definitions
  • a goat made out of straw, a common Christmas decoration

Etymology

Compound from Swedish halm (straw) + Swedish bock (buck).

Origin

Swedish

bock

Gloss

buck

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