1
capitalized
a
archaic
: a member of any of the Germanic peoples of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Low Countries
b
: a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands
c
: a person of Dutch descent
d
2
: a device for hiding or counteracting structural defects
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The most common ones found in Maryland are white trillium, bloodroot, Virginia bluebells, mayapples, spring beauties and dutchman’s Breeches.
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Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
As a dutchman living in Italy you must be consumed by the surrounding cultural influences and the country’s rich art history.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021
The dutchman will be keen to preserve his teams dominant start to their Champions League campaign with another win against a youthful and exuberant Chelsea side.
—SI.com, 21 Oct. 2019
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Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
As a dutchman living in Italy you must be consumed by the surrounding cultural influences and the country’s rich art history.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021
The dutchman will be keen to preserve his teams dominant start to their Champions League campaign with another win against a youthful and exuberant Chelsea side.
—SI.com, 21 Oct. 2019
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“Dutchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dutchman. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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