julenek

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• jolenek

Etymology

From jul +‎ nek. As a Norwegian tradition, first mentioned simultaneously by Hermann Christiansen Ruge and Erik Ludvigsen Pontoppidan, both in Danish.

Noun

julenek n (definite singular juleneket, indefinite plural julenek, definite plural juleneka)

1. (traditional) a sheaf of grain stalks hanging on the doorjamb by Christmas time, similar to Swedish julkärve