klauwaard

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Klauwaard

Etymology

From Middle Dutch clauwaert. Equivalent to klauw (“claw”) +‎ -aard. So named after the clawing Flemish Lion in the arms of Flanders.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklɑu̯.aːrt/

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• Hyphenation: klauw‧aard

Noun

klauwaard m (plural klauwaards, diminutive klauwaardje n)

1. (history) a medieval supporter of the counts of Flanders, rejecting the rule of the kings of France

   Antonym: lelieaard

2. a flamingant, Flemish nationalist

   Synonyms: Vlaams-nationalist, flamingant

   Antonyms: belgicist, franskiljon, lelieaard

3. a Flemish flag (a stylized clawing black lion, with or without red claws and tongue, on a yellow background)

   Synonyms: Vlaamse vlag, leeuwenvlag