vloedgolf

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvlut.xɔlf/

noun
Definitions
  • (literally) A tidal wave, large and sudden rise and fall in the tide causing a massive flood of water.
  • (figuratively) Any flood, a crushing mass, an endless sequence.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish vloed (flood, stream, high-tide, rising high tide) + Dutch, Flemish golf (wave, golf).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

golf

Gloss

wave, golf

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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