Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of bel +‎ hamel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛlɦaːməl/
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  • Hyphenation: bel‧ha‧mel

Noun

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belhamel m (plural belhamels, diminutive belhameltje n)

  1. bellwether (the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck)
  2. tomboy, rascal

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: belhamel