gifmengerij

Dutch

Alternative forms

• giftmengerij (dated)

Etymology

From gifmenger +‎ -ij.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɣɪf.mɛ.ŋəˈrɛi̯/
• Hyphenation: gif‧men‧ge‧rij

Noun

gifmengerij f (plural gifmengerijen)

1. the crime or act of mixing poison into foods or drinks [from late 18th c.]