ijzervreter

Dutch

Etymology

From ijzer (“iron”) +‎ vreter (“devourer”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛi̯.zərˌvreː.tər/

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• Hyphenation: ij‧zer‧vre‧ter

Noun

ijzervreter m (plural ijzervreters, diminutive ijzervretertje n, feminine ijzervreetster)

1. a stout-hearted warrior, a miles gloriosus
2. (by extension) a tough, ruthless or relentless combative person, such as a hawk or a hard-ass