uurglas

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch uurglas. Equivalent to uur (“hour”) +‎ glas (“glass”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈyr.χlas/

Noun

uurglas (plural uurglase, diminutive uurglasie)

  1. hourglass
    Synonym: sandloper

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of uur (“hour”) +‎ glas (“glass”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈyːr.ɣlɑs/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: uur‧glas

Noun

uurglas n (plural uurglazen)

  1. hourglass [from 16th c.]

Synonyms

Descendants
  • Afrikaans: uurglas
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