Kroëpétt

Limburgish

Etymology

From earlier krompet (alternative forms are present in multiple neighbouring Limburgish and Central Franconian dialects), probably from Walloon crompîre, crompire, itself likely from Limburgish grompeer or Luxembourgish Gromper. Equivalent to Graunt (“ground”) +‎ Péër (“pear”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkʁɔə̯.pet/
• Hyphenation: Kroë‧pétt

Noun

Kroëpétt f (plural Kroëpétte) (Eupen)

1. potato

Derived terms

• Kroëpéttschlaat