opoe

See also: opõe

Dutch

Etymology

Early 20th century. Blend of omoe +‎ opa.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoː.pu/

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• Hyphenation: opoe

Noun

opoe f (plural opoes, diminutive opoetje n) (not common in Flanders)

1. granny, grandmother

   Synonyms: grootmoeder, oma

2. old woman

Derived terms

• opoefiets

Further reading

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]