ruit

Afrikaans

/rœi̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • (geometry) The shape rhombus, an equilateral parallelogram
  • A glass panel (as) in a window; hence, the whole window

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish ruit (window) inherited from Middle Dutch rute.

Origin

Middle Dutch

rute

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