dweilorkest

Dutch

Etymology

From dweilen (“to roam around (drunk)”) +‎ orkest (“orchestra”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʋɛi̯l.ɔrˌkɛst/
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  • Hyphenation: dweil‧or‧kest

Noun

dweilorkest n (plural dweilorkesten, diminutive dweilorkestje n)

  1. marching band or small band orchestra of wind and percussive instruments, especially at Carnival or other celebrations

Synonyms

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