moelje

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish muelle or Portuguese molhe, ultimately from Latin moles. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmul.jə/
• Hyphenation: moel‧je

Noun

moelje f (plural moeljes)

1. (archaic) breakwater, mole

Synonyms

• golfbreker