Gordel van Smaragd

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Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “emerald belt”. Coined by Dutch author Multatuli in 1859.

Proper noun

Gordel van Smaragd m

  1. (poetic) the Dutch East Indies
    Synonym: Nederlands-Indië
    • 1975, “Geef Mij Maar Nasi Goreng”, in Wieteke van Dort (lyrics), Joop Stokkermans (music), Geef Mij Maar Nasi Goreng‎, performed by Wieteke van Dort:
      Toen wij repatrieerden uit de Gordel van Smaragd / Dat Nederland zo koud was hadden wij toch nooit gedacht
      When we repatriated from the Dutch East Indies / We could never have imagined it to be that cold in the Netherlands

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