kussen

Definitions of kussen
  1. noun
    a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
    synonyms: kussentje
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    a cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church)
    hoofdkussen, kussentje, oorkussen, peluw
    a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
    naaldenboekje, speldenkussen
    a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
    bolster, kloofbeitel, nekrol, ploegijzer, rolkussen, sluimerrol
    a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
    type of:
    vulling, vulsel
    artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
  2. noun
    a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
    synonyms: hoofdkussen, kussentje, oorkussen, peluw
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    types:
    bolster, kloofbeitel, nekrol, ploegijzer, rolkussen, sluimerrol
    a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
    type of:
    kussentje
    a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
  3. verb
    touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
    synonyms: aflebberen, aflikken, zoenen
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    type of:
    aankomen, aanraken, beroeren, komen, raken, toucheren
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
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