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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch coelde. Equivalent to koel + -te.
Pronunciation
Noun
koelte f (plural koeltes, diminutive koeltje n)
- (uncountable, literally) coolness, a cold, but not freezing temperature, possibly pleasant
- (countable, nautical) A breeze; any kind of wind.
- Synonyms: bries, wind
- Er stak een harde koelte op. ― A strong breeze began to blow.
- (uncountable, rare) cool, unshakable attitude
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