lønn — meaning in English
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English meaning
- maple noun A tree known for its lobed leaves and winged seed pods, many species of which turn brilliant colors in autumn.
- salary noun A fixed regular payment, usually calculated yearly or monthly rather than by the hour, paid to an employee.
- wage noun Money paid to a worker, usually calculated by the hour.
Senses
lønn is used for these senses in English:
- maple A tree of the genus Acer, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.
- salary A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.
- wage (often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.
maple — full definition
- noun A tree known for its lobed leaves and winged seed pods, many species of which turn brilliant colors in autumn.
- noun The wood of this tree, prized for furniture and flooring because it is hard and finely grained.
- noun The sweet flavor of maple sap, most familiar in maple syrup.