dijkramp

Dutch

Etymology

From dijk +‎ ramp.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛi̯kˌrɑmp/
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  • Hyphenation: dijk‧ramp

Noun

dijkramp m (plural dijkrampen, diminutive dijkrampje n)

  1. disaster involving damage to or collapse of a dyke

Usage notes
  • This word is often noted as a heteronym (/ˈdɛi̯ˌkrɑmp/) with the alternative meaning “cramp in the thigh”; this alternative meaning, however, is not well attested.
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