kenau

Dutch

Etymology

From Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer, after her defence of Haarlem (1572-1573).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkeː.nɑu̯/

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• Hyphenation: ke‧nau

Noun

kenau f (plural kenaus, diminutive kenautje n)

1. (Netherlands, derogatory, offensive) domineering woman, shrew

Synonyms

• ka