trommelvlies

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈtrɔ.məlˌvlis/

noun
Definitions
  • eardrum

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish trommel (drum, box, tin, cylinder) + Dutch, Flemish vlies (membrane, fleece).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vlies

Gloss

membrane, fleece

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