valling

Dutch

Etymology

from old belief in body humors; namely that bad humors would befall a certain body part

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Noun

valling f (plural vallingen, diminutive vallingske n)

  1. (Belgium) rhinitis, cold
    vastgeroeste valling ― stubborn cold
    Lap, wee een valling, 'k z'n me persies aan 't verloren snutten!
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    Synonyms: verkoudheid, zinking
  2. unripe fruit that fell to the ground
  3. inclination (of a slope etcetera)
    Synonym: schuinte

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