Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of ijs +‎ veld.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi̯s.fɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: ijs‧veld

Noun

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ijsveld n (plural ijsvelden, diminutive ijsveldje n)

  1. A large mass of ice with a large surface; usually a glacier.
    Synonyms: gletsjer, ijslichaam