gleuf

Dutch

Etymology

Unknown; not attested until the modern Dutch period. Also found in the variant glief, and in Low German glöve, glieve. No other cognates are known, but probably related to Old Norse gljúfr (“gorge”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣløːf/

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• Rhymes: -øːf

Noun

gleuf f (plural gleuven, diminutive gleufje n)

1. slit (narrow cut or opening; a slot)

   Synonym: sleuf

2. (architecture) flute (groove in a column)
3. (somewhat vulgar) a vagina

Derived terms

• deuggleuf