splijtzwam

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of splijten (to split, to divide) +‎ zwam (fungus, mushroom).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsplɛi̯t.sʋɑm/
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  • Hyphenation: splijt‧zwam

Noun[edit]

splijtzwam f or m (plural splijtzwammen, diminutive splijtzwammetje n)

  1. (figurative) point of contention, cause of controversy or division
  2. (dated) bacterium
    Synonym: bacterie