Afrikaans

Noun

grofgrein ‎(plural [please provide])

1. grosgrain

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch grofgrein ‎(“grosgrain”), an adaptation of French gros-grain ‎(“grosgrain”). Equivalent to grof ‎(“rough, coarse”) +‎ grein ‎(“grain”).

Noun

grofgrein n ‎(plural grofgreinen, diminutive grofgreintje n)

1. grosgrain

Derived terms

• grofgreinen

Descendants

• Afrikaans: grofgrein
• Japanese: ゴロフクレン ‎(gorofukuren)

Middle Dutch

Etymology

Adapted from French grosgrain ‎(“gros-grain”).

Noun

grofgrein n

1. grosgrain

Descendants

• Afrikaans: grofgrein
• Dutch: grofgrein
• Japanese: ゴロフクレン ‎(gorofukuren)