kweekbak

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkʋeːk.bɑk/

noun
Definitions
  • A rectangular container with one or more lids on the top containing windows, used in growing plants.
  • (by extension) Any container with translucent elements used in the cultivation of plants.
  • (by extension) Any container used in the cultivation of microorganisms in a laboratory.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish kweken + Dutch, Flemish bak (box, container, tray, chin, car, cheek, ride, crate, vehicle, theatre box, tub, vessel, rear, sidecar, case).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

bak

Gloss

box, container, tray, chin, car, cheek, ride, crate, vehicle, theatre box, tub, vessel, rear, sidecar, case

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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