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Nel
Nel (name) means a short form of names such as Eleanor or Helen, used chiefly in Dutch and Afrikaans. Example: “Nel waved goodbye from the train window.”
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A short form of names such as Eleanor or Helen, used chiefly in Dutch and Afrikaans.
"Nel waved goodbye from the train window."
Word forms
Nels plural
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What does “Nel” mean?
The word “Nel” means a short form of names such as Eleanor or Helen, used chiefly in Dutch and Afrikaans.
How do you use “Nel” in a sentence?
Here is “Nel” used in a sentence: “Nel waved goodbye from the train window.”
What part of speech is “Nel”?
“Nel” is a name.
Is “Nel” a common word?
“Nel” is an uncommon word in modern English.