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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Flemish
1275–1325; Middle English < Middle Dutch Vlaemsch, equivalent to Vlaem- ( see Fleming) + -sch -ish 1
Example Sentences
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Her annotated French translation of “Ecclesiastes,” its illustrations attributed to the Flemish miniaturist Gheraert Horenbout, dates from the years of her marriage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The property currently belongs to CAW Oost-Vlaanderen, which provides welfare support in Dendermonde, a Flemish community of around 47,000 people.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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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