Flemish
Flemish (adj) means relating to Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium, or its culture and people. Example: “The museum has a fine collection of Flemish paintings from the 1600s.”
How to use Flemish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Flanders (northern Belgium) — its people, language, or culture.
Word forms
more Flemish comparative, flemished past tense, flemishes singular, most Flemish superlative
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Etymology
From Old English flemisc, ultimately from the same Germanic root as "Flanders."
Rhymes for Flemish
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What does “Flemish” mean?
The word “Flemish” means relating to Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium, or its culture and people. In plain terms, relating to Flanders (northern Belgium) — its people, language, or culture.
How do you pronounce “Flemish”?
“Flemish” is pronounced FLEH-mihsh (/ˈflɛmɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Flemish” in a sentence?
Here is “Flemish” used in a sentence: “The museum has a fine collection of Flemish paintings from the 1600s.”
What part of speech is “Flemish”?
Depending on how it is used, “Flemish” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Flemish” come from?
The word “Flemish” comes from Old English. From Old English flemisc, ultimately from the same Germanic root as "Flanders.".
Is “Flemish” a common word?
“Flemish” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Flemish” have?
“Flemish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium, or its culture and people.