gifbeker
Dutch
Alternative forms
- giftbeker (dated)
Etymology
Compound of gif + beker.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɣɪfˌbeː.kər/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: gif‧be‧ker
Noun
gifbeker m (plural gifbekers, diminutive gifbekertje n)
- (literally) A poisoned chalice, a chalice that contains a poison.
- (rare, figurative) A poisoned chalice (something that causes death or serious harm, frequently initially seen as beneficial).
- Synonym: vergiftigd geschenk