tonnel

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Afrikaans

Etymology

Borrowed from English tunnel, from Middle French tonnelle or tonnel.

Pronunciation

Noun

tonnel (plural tonnels)

  1. A tunnel (underground passage).
    Synonym: duikweg

Middle French

Etymology

Old French tonel

Noun

tonnel m (plural tonneaulx)

  1. barrel (large usually wooden container)

Descendants

  • French: tonneau