wierriem

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of wier (“seaweed”) +‎ riem (“belt”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋiːr.rim/
  • Hyphenation: wier‧riem

Noun

wierriem m (plural wierriemen)

  1. An outer wall made of eelgrass or seaweed, supported by wooden fencing; historically used as the primary barrier of certain dikes.

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