gifbeker

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣɪfˌbeː.kər/

noun
Definitions
  • (literal) A poisoned chalice, a chalice that contains a poison.
  • (rare) A poisoned chalice something that causes death or serious harm, frequently initially seen as beneficial.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish gif (poison, venom) + Dutch, Flemish beker (cup, beaker).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

beker

Gloss

cup, beaker

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

杯

Emoji
🍵 🍶

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