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Dutch
Etymology
From horde (“hurdle”) + loop (“run”).
Pronunciation
Noun
hordeloop m (plural hordelopen, diminutive hordeloopje n)
- athletic discipline in which the runners must also jump regularly placed hurdles
- path strewn with obstacles
Derived terms
References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition)