dweilorkest

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdʋɛi̯l.ɔrˌkɛst/

noun

Definitions

marching band or small band orchestra of wind and percussive instruments, especially at Carnival or other celebrations.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish dweilen (roam around) + Dutch, Flemish orkest (orchestra).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

orkest

Gloss

orchestra

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Cognates and derived terms

afdweilen Dutch, Flemish
dweil Dutch, Flemish
dweilen Dutch, Flemish
orkest Dutch, Flemish
strijkorkest Dutch, Flemish
orchestre French
orkes Afrikaans