bruidsbed

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of bruid (“bride”) +‎ -s- +‎ bed (“bed”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbrœy̯ts.bɛt/

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• Hyphenation: bruids‧bed

Noun

bruidsbed n (plural bruidsbedden, diminutive bruidsbedje n)

1. marriage bed, nuptial bed

Synonyms

• bruiloftsbed (archaic)