belhamel

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of bel +‎ hamel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛlɦaːməl/

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• Hyphenation: bel‧ha‧mel

Noun

belhamel m (plural belhamels, diminutive belhameltje n)

1. bellwether (the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck)
2. tomboy, rascal

Descendants

• Afrikaans: belhamel