gondel

See also: Gondel

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian gondola, from Venetian góndoła, which likely derives from Byzantine Greek κοντούρα (kontoúra, “small tail”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣɔn.dəl/

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• Hyphenation: gon‧del
• Rhymes: -ɔndəl
• Homophone: Gondel

Noun

gondel f (plural gondels, diminutive gondeltje n)

1. A gondola (Venetian boat).
2. A gondola of a cable car.
3. The gondola of a balloon.
4. A decorated boat used in boat parades.

Derived terms

• gondelen
• gondelvaart

Anagrams

• dongel, golden