treef

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Sranan Tongo trefu, from Hebrew טְרֵפָה (trēfáh). Doublet of treife.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /treːf/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: treef
  • Rhymes: -eːf

Noun

treef m (plural treven, no diminutive)

  1. (Suriname) dietary taboo, disallowed food
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