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Belgique

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French

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Etymology

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Originally an adjective, borrowed from Latin Belgicus; morphologically, from Belge +‎ -ique. Noun use arose by ellipsis of province belgique.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Belgique f

  1. Belgium (a country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France; official name: Royaume de Belgique)
    Synonym: (verlan) Gelbique
  2. (historical, obsolete) the Netherlands
    Synonym: Pays-Bas
  3. (historical, obsolete) the Low Countries
    Synonyms: Pays-Bas, Benelux
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Norman

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Etymology

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Proper noun

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Belgique f

  1. Belgium (a country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France)
  2. (historical, obsolete) the Netherlands, a
  3. (historical, obsolete) the Low Countries