ribbel

Dutch

Etymology

From rib (“rib”) +‎ -el (diminutive noun suffix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɪ.bəl/
• Hyphenation: rib‧bel
• Rhymes: -ɪbəl

Noun

ribbel m or f (plural ribbels, diminutive ribbeltje n)

1. long protuberance, ridge, rib, ripple, a protuberance in a corrugated pattern

Derived terms

• geribbeld
• ribbeldij
• ribbelen
• ribbelig
• ribbeling