mossel

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English[edit]

Noun[edit]

mossel (plural mossels)

  1. Alternative form of mossle

Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch mossel, from Middle Dutch mosscele.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

mossel (plural mossels, diminutive mosseltjie)

  1. mussel

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch mosscele. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

mossel f (plural mosselen or mossels, diminutive mosseltje n)

  1. mussel, bivalve of the family Mytilidae, especially Mytilus edulis

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: mossel
  • Negerhollands: mośel