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Noun

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klos

  1. indefinite genitive singular of klo

Dutch

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle Dutch closse.

Noun

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klos m (plural klossen, diminutive klosje n)

  1. spool, bobbin
  2. wooden or metal reel or similar object
  3. hardwood beam for sewing into planks, notably oak
  4. (slang) testicle
  5. klutz, clumsy person
  6. target, victim (of a problem or joke)
  7. lump, clod
  8. cocoon, chrysalis
  9. corn cob
  10. fir-cone
  11. horse's (lower) legs; protuberance thereupon
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  • Indonesian: kelos
  • Papiamentu: klòshi

Etymology 2

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An onomatopoeia.

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Interjection

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klos

  1. The sound of clumsily placed, heavy footwear.

Etymology 3

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Unknown

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klos ? (plural klossen, diminutive klosje n)

  1. (clarification of this definition is needed) a certain spirit (drink)

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Swedish

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Noun

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klos

  1. indefinite genitive singular of klo

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Tok Pisin

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Etymology

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From English clothes.

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klos

  1. clothing
    • 1989, Buk Baibel long Tok Pisin, Port Moresby: Bible Society of Papua New Guinea, Jenesis 3:21:
      Na bihain God, Bikpela i wokim klos long skin bilong animal, na em i givim long Adam wantaim meri bilong em na tupela i putim.
      →New International Version translation

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