Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of bij +‎ -en- +‎ gewas.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯.ə(n).ɣəˌʋɑs/
  • Hyphenation: bij‧en‧ge‧was

Noun

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bijengewas n (plural bijengewassen)

  1. (rare) a crop pollinated by bees
  2. (rare, archaic) beeswax
    Synonym: bijenwas