Pinkster

See also: pinkster

English

Alternative forms

Pingster, Pinxter

Etymology

From Dutch Pinkster, Pinksteren, from Ancient Greek πεντηκοστή (pentēkostḗ). See Pentecost.

Proper noun

Pinkster

(dated) Whitsuntide

Derived terms

Pinkster apple
Pinkster flower
Pinkster Monday

References

“Pinkster”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch pinxter.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpɪŋ(k).stər/
Hyphenation: Pink‧ster

Proper noun

Pinkster f

(now slightly informal) Alternative form of Pinksteren.

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