Flemish

[ flem-ish ]

/ ˈflɛm ɪʃ /

adjective

of or relating to Flanders, its people, or their language.

pertaining to or designating the style of art, especially painting, as developed principally in Flanders and northern France during the 15th century, chiefly characterized by sharply delineated forms, naturalistic proportions, clear, usually cool colors, and the use of perspective.

noun

the people of Flanders collectively; the Flemings.

the Dutch language as spoken in northern Belgium: one of the official languages of Belgium. Abbreviation: Flem., Flem

Origin of Flemish

1275–1325; Middle English <Middle Dutch Vlaemsch, equivalent to Vlaem- (see Fleming) + -sch-ish¹

OTHER WORDS FROM Flemish

non-Flemish, adjective, noun

Words nearby Flemish

Flem., Flémalle, Fleming, Fleming's rules, Fleming valve, Flemish, Flemish bond, Flemish Brabant, Flemish giant, Flemish scroll, Flemming

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Example sentences from the Web for Flemish

In elections last May, however, the Flemish separatists won big, which could eventually pave the way to a partitioned nation.
Europe’s Secession Panic|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The English and their Flemish allies cheered and celebrated the victory in disbelief.
The Day the Sea Ran Red: The Battle of Sluys|Dan Jones|May 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In 1998, Bill Gates was meeting with Flemish Minister and President Van den Brande when he got a pie in the kisser.
The 6 Best Pie-in-the-Face Pranks|The Daily Beast Video|October 23, 2009|DAILY BEAST
His Flemish countrymen remained loyal to the last: it was his Castilian subjects who were driven to rebellion.
History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain|William H. Prescott

All the early memorials of Pembroke are either Norman or Flemish, those foreigners having settled here.
Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 106, November 8, 1851|Various
The goat, the sheaf of corn, the Spanish pack-saddle, all the accessories are painted with Flemish accuracy.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan
Trust Henri then for being a lout, a simple fellow who spoke only Flemish—but could hear in many tongues.
The Amazing Interlude|Mary Roberts Rinehart
Indeed, one might even say that Flemish had practically ceased to be written and had become a mere dialect.
Belgium|Emile Cammaerts

British Dictionary definitions for Flemish

Flemish

/ (ˈflɛmɪʃ) /

noun

one of the two official languages of Belgium, almost identical in form with Dutch

the Flemish (functioning as plural) the Flemings collectively

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Flanders, the Flemings, or their language

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单词	flemish
释义	Flemish [ flem-ish ] / ˈflɛm ɪʃ / adjective of or relating to Flanders, its people, or their language. pertaining to or designating the style of art, especially painting, as developed principally in Flanders and northern France during the 15th century, chiefly characterized by sharply delineated forms, naturalistic proportions, clear, usually cool colors, and the use of perspective. noun the people of Flanders collectively; the Flemings. the Dutch language as spoken in northern Belgium: one of the official languages of Belgium. Abbreviation: Flem., Flem Origin of Flemish 1275–1325; Middle English <Middle Dutch Vlaemsch, equivalent to Vlaem- (see Fleming) + -sch-ish¹ OTHER WORDS FROM Flemish non-Flemish, adjective, noun Words nearby Flemish Flem., Flémalle, Fleming, Fleming's rules, Fleming valve, Flemish, Flemish bond, Flemish Brabant, Flemish giant, Flemish scroll, Flemming Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Flemish In elections last May, however, the Flemish separatists won big, which could eventually pave the way to a partitioned nation. Europe’s Secession Panic\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|September 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The English and their Flemish allies cheered and celebrated the victory in disbelief. The Day the Sea Ran Red: The Battle of Sluys\|Dan Jones\|May 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In 1998, Bill Gates was meeting with Flemish Minister and President Van den Brande when he got a pie in the kisser. The 6 Best Pie-in-the-Face Pranks\|The Daily Beast Video\|October 23, 2009\|DAILY BEAST His Flemish countrymen remained loyal to the last: it was his Castilian subjects who were driven to rebellion. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain\|William H. Prescott All the early memorials of Pembroke are either Norman or Flemish, those foreigners having settled here. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 106, November 8, 1851\|Various The goat, the sheaf of corn, the Spanish pack-saddle, all the accessories are painted with Flemish accuracy. The Story of Seville\|Walter M. Gallichan Trust Henri then for being a lout, a simple fellow who spoke only Flemish—but could hear in many tongues. The Amazing Interlude\|Mary Roberts Rinehart Indeed, one might even say that Flemish had practically ceased to be written and had become a mere dialect. Belgium\|Emile Cammaerts British Dictionary definitions for Flemish Flemish / (ˈflɛmɪʃ) / noun one of the two official languages of Belgium, almost identical in form with Dutch the Flemish (functioning as plural) the Flemings collectively adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of Flanders, the Flemings, or their language Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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