gälp

See also: galp

Limburgish

Alternative forms

• gelp (Veldeke spelling, German-based spelling)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-West Germanic *gelp (adjective).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣæː˨.ləp/
• (North Limburgish) IPA^(key): /ˈɣæ.ləp/
• (East Limburgish-Ripuarian) IPA^(key): /ɣɛ.ləp/
• Rhymes: -æːləp, -æləp, -ɛləp

Adjective

gälp (masculine gälpe, feminine gälpe, comparative gälper, superlative gälpste) (German-based spelling)

1. opulent, abundant, hefty
2. (of plant growth) in full swing, luxuriant
3. (of plants) deep green, dark green
4. (of animals) in heat, horny
5. (Kempen, of people) horny

Derived terms

• gälps, gälpsch
• Gälpecheit