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Etymology 1

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From limmetje, from a Romance language +‎ -tje.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛ.mə.tjə/, [ˈlɛ.mə.cə]
  • Hyphenation: lem‧me‧tje

Noun

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lemmetje n (plural lemmetjes)

  1. (now Suriname) a lime
    Synonym: limoen
Alternative forms
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Descendants
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  • Afrikaans: lemmetjie
  • Sranan Tongo: lemki

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /lɛ.mɛtjə/, [lɛ.mɛ.cə]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: lem‧met‧je

Noun

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lemmetje n (plural lemmetjes)

  1. diminutive of lemmet
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