middenrif

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From earlier middelrif, from Middle Dutch middelrijf, equivalent to midden (“middle”) +‎ rif (“body”). Cognate with English midriff.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪ.də(n)ˌrɪf/
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  • Hyphenation: mid‧den‧rif

Noun

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middenrif n (plural middenriffen, diminutive middenrifje n)

  1. midriff, diaphragm

Synonyms

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