Flemish

adjective

Flem·ish | \ ˈfle-mish

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Definition of Flemish

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Flanders or the Flemings or their language

Flemish

noun

Definition of Flemish (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : the Germanic language of the Flemings that is made up of dialects of Dutch

2 plural in construction : flemings

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The first known use of Flemish was in the 14th century

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Flemish

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English Language Learners Definition of Flemish

: the Germanic language that is spoken by people in northern Belgium and that is now officially called Dutch

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