arduin

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch arduun.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑrˈdœy̯n/

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• Hyphenation: ar‧duin
• Rhymes: -œy̯n

Noun

arduin m or n (uncountable)

1. A bluish grey limestone; bluestone

   Synonym: arduinsteen

Usage notes

Masculine in Belgium, neuter in the Netherlands.

Derived terms

• arduinsteen