klapmuts

Dutch

Een klapmuts (a hooded seal).

Etymology

Compound of klap +‎ muts.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklɑp.mʏts/

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• Hyphenation: klap‧muts

Noun

klapmuts f (plural klapmutsen, diminutive klapmutsje n)

1. hooded seal, clapmatch, Cystophora cristata

   Synonyms: blaasrob, klapmutsrob

2. (historical) A type of three-piece bonnet or cap worn by women that reached the chin; a clockmutch.
3. (historical) A type of cap or hat with ear flaps worn by men.

Derived terms

• klapmutsrob

Descendants

• → English: clapmatch, clockmutch