dekmantel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From dekken (“to cover”) +‎ mantel (“cloak”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛkˌmɑn.təl/
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  • Hyphenation: dek‧man‧tel

Noun[edit]

dekmantel m (plural dekmantels, diminutive dekmanteltje n)

  1. coverup (only used figuratively), guise, facade
    Synonyms: schijn, voorwendsel
  2. disguise
    Synonyms: mom, vermomming
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