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Etymology

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Compound of melk (milk) +‎ fles (bottle).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛlk.flɛs/
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  • Hyphenation: melk‧fles

Noun

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melkfles f (plural melkflessen, diminutive melkflesje n)

  1. milk bottle
  2. (informal) pale human leg