Klompe

Central Franconian

Alternative forms
  • Klomp (especially western Ripuarian)

Etymology

Compare German Klumpen, Dutch klomp.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈklompə/

Noun

Klompe m (plural Klompe, diminutive Klömpche or Klempche)

  1. (most dialects) ball, lump, clot (solidified piece of a soft material)
    Synonyms: Klotz, Knubbel
  2. (Ripuarian, northern Moselle Franconian) clog, shoe of wood or with a wooden sole
  3. (chiefly Ripuarian, diminutive) lump of sugar, piece of hard candy
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