Söüthout

Limburgish

Etymology

From Middle Limburgish söethout/soëtholt, a calque of Ancient Greek γλυκύρριζα (glukúrrhiza) from γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”) + ῥίζα (rhíza, “root”). Equivalent to söüt (“sweet”) +‎ Hout (“wood”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzøy̯tˌhɔu̯t/
• Rhymes: -ɔu̯t

Noun

Söüthout n (uncountable) (Eupen)

1. liquorice: the plant (root) liquorice is made of.