eierstok

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch eierstok, from German Eierstock. Equivalent to eier (“egg”) +‎ stok (“stick”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈəi̯ərˌstɔk/

Noun

eierstok (plural eierstokke, diminutive eierstokkie)

1. ovary

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from German Eierstock. Analyzable as ei (“egg”) +‎ -er- +‎ stok (“stock, stick”).

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /ˈɛi̯.ərˌstɔk/
• Hyphenation: ei‧er‧stok

Noun

eierstok m (plural eierstokken, diminutive eierstokje n)

1. ovary, the female animal's organ which produces eggs
2. (botany) the swelling part of a pistil which bears ovules

Derived terms

• eierstokkanker

Descendants

• Afrikaans: eierstok