klauwaard

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch clauwaert. Equivalent to klauw (claw) +‎ -aard. So named after the clawing Flemish Lion in the arms of Flanders.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑu̯.aːrt/
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  • Hyphenation: klauw‧aard

Noun

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klauwaard m (plural klauwaards, diminutive klauwaardje n)

  1. (history) a medieval supporter of the counts of Flanders, rejecting the rule of the kings of France
    Antonym: lelieaard
  2. a flamingant, Flemish nationalist
    Synonyms: Vlaams-nationalist, flamingant
    Antonyms: belgicist, franskiljon, lelieaard
  3. a Flemish flag (a stylized clawing black lion, with or without red claws and tongue, on a yellow background)
    Synonyms: Vlaamse vlag, leeuwenvlag