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dooier

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch doder, from Old Dutch *dodro, from Proto-West Germanic *dodrō.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːi̯ər/
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  • Hyphenation: dooi‧er
  • Rhymes: -oːi̯ər

Noun

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dooier m (plural dooiers, diminutive dooiertje n)

  1. yolk (yellow part of an egg)
    Synonyms: eidooier, eierdooier, eigeel
    De dooier brak toen ik het ei opende.The yolk broke when I cracked the egg open.
    Het verschil tussen dooier en eiwit is duidelijk zichtbaar.The difference between the yolk and egg white is clearly visible.
    Deze taart vraagt om vier dooiers.This cake calls for four yolks.

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Papiamentu: dor, dojer (Aruba)

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