sperzieboon

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • spercieboon (proscribed spelling)
  • spersieboon (obsolete)

Etymology

Compound of sperzie (“asparagus”) +‎ boon (“bean”), named after its use along with asparagus in dishes.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈspɛr.ziˌboːn/
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  • Hyphenation: sper‧zie‧boon

Noun

sperzieboon f (plural sperziebonen, diminutive sperzieboontje n)

  1. A variety of green bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, with seeds that have not fully matured.
    Synonym: slaboon

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Descendants
  • → Papiamentu: spèrzibon
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