slufter

Dutch

Alternative forms

slofter (uncommon)
slochter

Etymology

First mentioned by Kiliaen. A variant of slochter (“channel”), of uncertain origin, but possibly related to Proto-West Germanic *slaut (“trench, ditch”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈslʏf.tər/
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Hyphenation: sluf‧ter
Rhymes: -ʏftər

Noun

slufter m (plural slufters)

tidal dune inlet (coastal valley located behind (former) dunes where sea water can enter at exceptionally high tides)

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