riool

See also: Riool

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch riole, probably from Middle French rigole (“ditch, sewer”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /riˈoːl/
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Hyphenation: ri‧ool
Rhymes: -oːl

Noun

riool n (plural riolen, diminutive riooltje n)

A sewer, drain to remove filth.

Derived terms

hoofdriool
moerriool
rioleren
rioolbuis
rioolgas
riooljournalistiek
rioolkrant
rioollucht
rioolpers
rioolpijp
rioolput
rioolrat
rioolwater

Descendants

→ Indonesian: riol

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