melm

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch melm (“dry earth”), from Old Dutch melm. Related to Dutch malen (“to grind”).

Noun

melm m (plural melmen, diminutive melmpje n)

  1. dry earth, dry or sandy soil
    Synonym: zandgrond

Old High German

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *melmaz.

Noun

melm m

  1. thin sand

Descendants

  • Middle High German: mëlm
  • Italian: melma
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