mossel

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English

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Noun

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mossel (plural mossels)

  1. Alternative form of mossle

Anagrams

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Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch mossel, from Middle Dutch mosscele.

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Noun

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mossel (plural mossels, diminutive mosseltjie)

  1. mussel

Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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

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

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: mossel
  • Negerhollands: mośel