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Etymology

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From bol (bulging) +‎ hoed (hat).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔl.ɦut/
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  • Hyphenation: bol‧hoed

Noun

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bolhoed m (plural bolhoeden, diminutive bolhoedje n)

  1. bowler hat [from late 19th c.]

References

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  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]