uintjie

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans uintjie, from Dutch ajuintje (“little onion”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈeɪŋki/, /ˈœɪŋki/

Noun

uintjie (plural uintjies)

1. (South Africa) The edible bulb of certain plants.

References

• Dictionary of South African English, s.v. "uintjie, n." accessed February 07, 2025, https://dsae.co.za/entry/uintjie/e07430.