stuifdijk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈstœy̯f.dɛi̯k/

noun
Definitions
  • A dike that is formed by placing a barrier, often made of wood or twigs, in a location where sand is blown by the wind, so that sand will accumulate in a way similar to the formation of dunes.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish stuiven + Dutch, Flemish dijk (dike, id, dyke).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

dijk

Gloss

dike, id, dyke

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