peulschil

Dutch

Alternative forms

peuleschil (obsolete)

Etymology

From peul +‎ schil

Pronunciation

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Noun

peulschil f, m (plural peulschillen, diminutive peulschilletje n)

A pod, notably beans' or peas' natural casing
(figuratively) A pittance
(figuratively) A physically insignificant person

Synonyms

(pod): peuldop
(pittance): akkefietje, beuzelarij, habbekrats
(person): garnaal, opdondertje

Related terms

peulvrucht
bananeschil

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