hamel

Dutch

Etymology

Likely a noun formed from an adjective meaning "maimed". Likely related to Dutch ham (“bacon”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɦaː.məl/
hamel (file)
Hyphenation: ha‧mel

Noun

hamel m (plural hamels, diminutive hameltje n)

wether, a castrated ram (male sheep)

Derived terms

belhamel
hamelbout
hamelvlees

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