ribbel

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɪ.bəl/
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  • 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