eunjer

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === unjer === Etymology === Often related to Ungaar, Hungaar (equivalent to modern Hongaar), meaning "Hungarian", but recent etymologists have cast doubt upon this etymology. A connection to Middle Dutch onghehier (“monstrosity; monstrous”) (modern onguur) has been proposed. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈøːn.jər/ === Noun === eunjer m (plural eunjers, diminutive eunjertje n) (obsolete) a wizard Synonym: tovenaar (dialectal, archaic) a horsetail (tall fern with leaves resembling pine needles) Synonym: paardenstaart ==== Derived terms ==== === Adjective === eunjer (not comparable) (obsolete) cunning, smart ==== Declension ==== === References === Woordenboek der Nederlandsche taal (1864-2001) Etymologiebank.nl Neerlandistiek.nl