zomerdijk

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈzoː.mərˌdɛi̯k/

noun
Definitions
  • A relatively low dike close to a body of water, that serves as a flood barrier in summer and is often flooded in winter.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch somerdijc compound from Dutch, Flemish zomer (summer) + Dutch, Flemish dijk (dike, id, dyke).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

dijk

Gloss

dike, id, dyke

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