Polder

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See also: polder, and pólder

German

Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from Dutch polder, from Middle Dutch polre, from Old Dutch *polra (attested as polre in a Latin text). Further origin unknown.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔldɐ/
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Noun

Polder m (strong, genitive Polders, plural Polder)

  1. polder (land reclaimed from the sea by means of dikes)
    Synonym: Koog

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