stoomcursus

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of stomen (“to steam”) +‎ cursus (“course”). Perhaps in reference to steam engines or to steaming as a relatively quick method of cooking. Compare klaarstomen.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstoːmˌkʏr.zʏs/
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  • Hyphenation: stoom‧cur‧sus

Noun

stoomcursus m (plural stoomcursussen)

  1. A very short intensive educational course to prepare students for an exam or a subsequent course or education; a crash course. [from early 20th c.]
  2. (historical) A short military course to prepare regular soldiers or recruits for an officer education. [from late 19th c.]
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