bloemist

Dutch

Etymology

From bloem (“flower”) ‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bluˈmɪst/

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• Hyphenation: bloe‧mist
• Rhymes: -ɪst

Noun

bloemist m (plural bloemisten, diminutive bloemistje n)

1. florist, flowershop keeper
2. (historical) speculator in tulips around the time of the tulip mania

   Synonym: florist

Derived terms

• bloemisterij