goudmijn

Dutch

Etymology

From goud (“gold”) +‎ mijn (“mine”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɑu̯t.mɛi̯n/

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• Hyphenation: goud‧mijn
• Rhymes: -ɑu̯tmɛi̯n

Noun

goudmijn f (plural goudmijnen, diminutive goudmijntje n)

1. (literally) goldmine (mine where gold ore is extracted)
2. (figuratively) goldmine (source of rich, easy profit)

Related terms

• goudkoorts