spreeuwenkist

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of spreeuw (“starling”) +‎ -en- +‎ kist (“chest”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈspreːu̯.ə(n)ˌkɪst/ Hyphenation: spreeu‧wen‧kist === Noun === spreeuwenkist f (plural spreeuwenkisten, no diminutive) (Netherlands, colloquial, uncommon) a contraption that makes sounds (used for radios, loudspeakers, televisions and certain musical instruments such as pianos, organs and accordions) 1939 October 3, "Radio. Bandoeng in uw huis" (advertisement), De Tijd, evening edition, page 7. ==== Related terms ==== spreeuwenkast