doolweg

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch doolwech. Equivalent to dolen +‎ weg.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdoːl.ʋɛx/
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  • Hyphenation: dool‧weg

Noun

doolweg m (plural doolwegen)

  1. (dated, figurative) a misleading path or road, the wrong path
    Synonyms: dwaalspoor, dwaalweg