maalstroom

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmaːl.stroːm/

noun
Definitions
  • An aquatic vortex, maelstrom, large whirlpool; especially a tidal vortex.
  • (also) Any kind of vortex.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish malen (grind, crush) + Dutch, Flemish stroom (current, stream, electricity, flow).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

stroom

Gloss

current, stream, electricity, flow

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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