slufter

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

First mentioned by Kiliaen. A variant of slochter (“channel”), of uncertain origin, but possibly related to Proto-West Germanic *slaut (“trench, ditch”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈslʏf.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: sluf‧ter
  • Rhymes: -ʏftər

Noun

slufter m (plural slufters)

  1. tidal dune inlet (coastal valley located behind (former) dunes where sea water can enter at exceptionally high tides)
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