ontginning

See also: Ontginning

Dutch

Etymology

From ontginnen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɔntˈxɪ.nɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: ont‧gin‧ning
• Rhymes: -ɪnɪŋ
• Homophone: Ontginning

Noun

ontginning f (plural ontginningen, diminutive ontginninkje n)

1. development into agricultural land; a tract of land being developed
2. excavation of mines; a tract of land being excavated