Flemish
Americanadjective
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of or relating to Flanders, its people, or their language.
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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.
noun
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the people of Flanders collectively; the Flemings.
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the Dutch language as spoken in northern Belgium: one of the official languages of Belgium. Flem., Flem
noun
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one of the two official languages of Belgium, almost identical in form with Dutch
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(functioning as plural) the Flemings collectively
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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It urges member states to use the new map in place of the traditional Mercator projection, which was designed for maritime navigation by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
"What heartbreaking news," Flemish education minister Zuhal Demir posted on social media.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
You could say that the Flemish painter, who served in the courts of two 17th-century English kings, created an imposing style of portraiture that was its own last word.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 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
They looked very much alike, with heavy dark-blond hair and epicene faces as clear, as cheerful and grave, as a couple of Flemish angels.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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