gruwel
Dutch
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editFrom Middle Dutch gruwel, gruel, equivalent with gruw- + -el.
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editNoun
editgruwel m (plural gruwelen or gruwels, diminutive gruweltje n)
- abomination, horror, something that is abhorrent
- De gedachte der dwaasheid is zonde; en een spotter is den mens een gruwel. (Spreuken 24:9)
- The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. (Proverbs 24:9)
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editDescendants
editEtymology 2
editUltimately from Old French gruel.
Noun
editgruwel m (uncountable)
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