asvarken
Dutch
Alternative forms
- aschvarken
Etymology
Compound of as (“ash”) + varken (“pig”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑsˌfɑr.kə(n)/
- Hyphenation: as‧var‧ken
Noun
asvarken n (plural asvarkens, diminutive asvarkentje n)
- (dialectal, Holland) a brush with rough bristles and a handle, often used along with a dustpan (historically used for removing ash from fireplaces)
Synonyms
- asbezem