Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch smule, ultimately from the root of muil (muzzle, snout).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /smul/
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  • Hyphenation: smoel
  • Rhymes: -ul

Noun

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smoel m (plural smoelen, diminutive smoeltje n)

  1. (informal) mouth, face
    Synonyms: gezicht, giechel, bakkes, porem
  2. (informal) look, appearance

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Papiamentu: smul, smoel