rinkel

Dutch

Etymology

From earlier rinckele (“that which rings, clock, bell”). Compare Middle Dutch ringen (“to ring”), Dutch rinkelen (“to jingle”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪŋkəl

Noun

rinkel m (plural rinkels, diminutive rinkeltje n)

  1. a metal disc (as a percussion cymbal, etc.) or ringlet used to produce a ringing sound
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