Plei

See also: plei

Limburgish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French plain (possibly through Dutch plein), from Latin plānum (“level ground”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈplɛi̯/
  • IPA(key): /ˈplei̯/
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯, -ei̯

Noun

Plei n (plural Pleie, diminutive Pleike) (German-based spelling, Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)

  1. square, plaza
    Synonym: Plotz

Usage notes

  • This spelling only corresponds to /plei̯/ in the Rheinische Dokumenta system, Pläi is used for /plɛi̯/. In the German-based spelling system it could be either pronunciation.
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