zeem

See also: zêem

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zeːm/

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• Hyphenation: zeem
• Rhymes: -eːm

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch sêem, from Old Dutch sēm, from Proto-Germanic *saimaz.

Noun

zeem m (uncountable)

1. (archaic, dialectal, chiefly Belgium) honey, in particular virgin honey

Synonyms

• honing

Derived terms

• honingzeem
• zeemzoet

Etymology 2

Shortening of zeemleer. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

zeem m or n (plural zemen, diminutive zeempje n)

1. A cloth of chamois leather or a substitute, used for cleaning or sewn inside cycling shorts for comfort.

Derived terms

• zemen