rinkel

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Dutch

Etymology

From earlier rinckele (that which rings, clock, bell). Compare Middle Dutch ringen (to ring), Dutch rinkelen (to jingle).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈriŋ.kəl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪŋkəl

Noun

rinkel m (plural rinkels, diminutive rinkeltje n)

  1. a metal disc (as a percussion cymbal, etc.) or ringlet used to produce a ringing sound