dweilorkest

Dutch

Etymology

From dweilen (“to roam around (drunk)”) +‎ orkest (“orchestra”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʋɛi̯l.ɔrˌkɛst/

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• Hyphenation: dweil‧or‧kest

Noun

dweilorkest n (plural dweilorkesten, diminutive dweilorkestje n)

1. marching band or small band orchestra of wind and percussive instruments, especially at Carnival or other celebrations.

Synonyms

• blaaskapel