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Etymology

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Compound of bos +‎ ui.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔs.œy̯/
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  • Hyphenation: bos‧ui

Noun

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bosui m (plural bosuien, diminutive bosuitje n)

  1. spring onion, scallion, Allium fistulosum; particularly when cultivated for its bulb.
    Synonyms: lente-ui, stengelui

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