bekken

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbɛkə(n)/

noun
Definitions
  • basin, broad-shaped liquid container
  • (geography) basin, geological depression
  • pelvis, basin-shaped body region
  • (music) cymbal, two-part metallic percussion instrument

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch becken derived from Latin bacīnum (basin).

Origin

Latin

bacīnum

Gloss

basin

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