donderkloot

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch donreclôot. Equivalent to donder +‎ kloot.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɔn.dərˌkloːt/
• Hyphenation: don‧der‧kloot

Noun

donderkloot m (plural donderkloten)

1. (obsolete) A large metal or stone cannon ball.
2. (obsolete) A lightning bolt, often pictured as a small, solid projectile.