Flemish

American  

[flem-ish] / ˈflɛm ɪʃ /

adjective

1. of or relating to Flanders, its people, or their language.

2. pertaining to or designating the style of art, especially painting, as developed principally in Flanders and northern France during the 15th century, chiefly characterized by sharply delineated forms, naturalistic proportions, clear, usually cool colors, and the use of perspective.

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noun

1. the people of Flanders collectively; the Flemings.

2. the Dutch language as spoken in northern Belgium: one of the official languages of Belgium. Flem., Flem

Flemish British  

/ ˈflɛmɪʃ /

noun

1. one of the two official languages of Belgium, almost identical in form with Dutch

2. (functioning as plural) the Flemings collectively

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Flanders, the Flemings, or their language

Other Word Forms

• non-Flemish
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of Flemish

1275–1325; Middle English < Middle Dutch Vlaemsch, equivalent to Vlaem- ( see Fleming) + -sch -ish ¹

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Example Sentences

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Flemish

The now widely used Mercator map was created in 1569 by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Not Holbein, but his contemporary in Henry’s employ, the Flemish miniaturist Lucas Horenbout—Gheraert’s son.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

The historic Egmont was a Flemish general, a hero to his people in the Netherlands who attempts to serve the 16th century Spanish emperor, Philip II, and rife for Goethe’s romanticizing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026

Each of the friends, who live in the Flemish village of Zingem, stands to pocket about 5.8 million euros once the prize is divided into equal shares.

From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026

Bear pointed out London, Flemish, and Italian merchants, identifying them by their particular garb or badges.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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