klapmuts

Dutch
Een klapmuts (a hooded seal).

Etymology

Compound of klap +‎ muts.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑp.mʏts/
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  • Hyphenation: klap‧muts

Noun

klapmuts f (plural klapmutsen, diminutive klapmutsje n)

  1. hooded seal, clapmatch, Cystophora cristata
    Synonyms: blaasrob, klapmutsrob
  2. (historical) A type of three-piece bonnet or cap worn by women that reached the chin; a clockmutch.
  3. (historical) A type of cap or hat with ear flaps worn by men.

Derived terms

Descendants
  • → English: clapmatch, clockmutch
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