madelief

See also: Madelief

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • (obsolete) maagdelief

Etymology

From Middle Dutch matelieve. The origin of the first element is disputed, the second element is lief. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmaː.dəˈlif/
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  • Hyphenation: ma‧de‧lief
  • Rhymes: -if

Noun

madelief n (plural madelieven, diminutive madeliefje n)

  1. common daisy (Bellis perennis)

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