mossel

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch mossel, from Middle Dutch mosscele.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔ.səl/

Noun

mossel (plural mossels, diminutive mosseltjie)

1. mussel

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch mosscele. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɔ.səl/

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• Hyphenation: mos‧sel

Noun

mossel f (plural mosselen or mossels, diminutive mosseltje n)

1. mussel, bivalve of the family Mytilidae, especially Mytilus edulis

Derived terms

• mosselbank
• mosselman

Descendants

• Afrikaans: mossel