Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, “wide scallop; wide coat”.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌʋɛi̯.də ˈmɑn.təl/
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Noun

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wijde mantel m (plural wijde mantels)

  1. queen scallop, Aequipecten opercularis
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wijd,‎ mantel.