omstreek

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɔm.streːk/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly plural) The area surrounding a locale, the surroundings.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish om (around) + Dutch, Flemish streek (prank).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

streek

Gloss

prank

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