See also: Madelief

Dutch edit

 
Bellis perennis

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch matelieve. The first element is disputed, the second element is lief. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌmaː.dəˈlif/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ma‧de‧lief
  • Rhymes: -if

Noun edit

madelief n (plural madelieven, diminutive madeliefje n)

  1. common daisy (Bellis perennis) (flower)

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