klauwaard
Dutch
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editEtymology
editFrom Middle Dutch clauwaert. Equivalent to klauw (“claw”) + -aard. So named after the clawing Flemish Lion in the arms of Flanders.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editklauwaard m (plural klauwaards, diminutive klauwaardje n)
- (history) A medieval supporter of the counts of Flanders, rejecting the rule of the kings of France
- Antonym: lelieaard
- A flamingant, Flemish nationalist
- Synonyms: Vlaams-nationalist, flamingant
- Antonyms: belgicist, franskiljon, lelieaard
- A Flemish flag (a stylized clawing black lion, with or without red claws and tongue, on a yellow background)
- Synonyms: Vlaamse vlag, leeuwenvlag