moffenzeef

Dutch

Etymology

From mof (“kraut”) +‎ zeef (“sieve”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔ.fə(n)ˌzeːf/
• Hyphenation: mof‧fen‧zeef

Noun

moffenzeef f (plural moffenzeven, diminutive moffenzeefje n)

1. (historical, somewhat derogatory) a directional loop antenna designed to block out Nazi jamming signals while receiving radio stations from the Allies