gruwel

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣryu̯əl/

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• Hyphenation: gru‧wel

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch gruwel, gruel. By surface analysis, gruwen +‎ -el.

Alternative forms

• grouwel

Noun

gruwel m (plural gruwelen or gruwels, diminutive gruweltje n)

1. abomination, horror, something that is abhorrent

   De gedachte der dwaasheid is zonde; en een spotter is den mens een gruwel. (Spreuken 24:9)

   The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. (Proverbs 24:9)

Derived terms

• gruwelijk

Related terms

• gruwelen

Descendants

• Afrikaans: gruwel
• Negerhollands: grywel

Etymology 2

Ultimately from Old French gruel.

Noun

gruwel m (uncountable)

1. (rare) gruel, especially made with barley grits, usually sweetened with berry juice

Derived terms

• watergruwel