Knofloe̩k

Limburgish

Alternative forms

knófloak (Veldeke spelling)

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *klobulauk (literally “clove-leek”), equivalent to kleeve̩ (“cleave”) +‎ Loe̩k (“leek”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈknof.loə̯k/

Noun

Knofloe̩k m (plural Knofloe̩ke̩) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)

(Southeast Limburgish) garlic, Allium sativum (bulb, used as a culinary herb, or plant)

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