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Groenendael

[ groo-nuhn-dahl, groh-, grey-, gren-uhn- ]

/ ˈgru nənˌdɑl, ˈgroʊ-, ˈgreɪ-, ˈgrɛn ən- /

noun

former name of Belgian sheepdog.

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Origin of Groenendael

First recorded in 1920–25; after the village in Belgium where it was bred

Words nearby Groenendael

grocery, groceryman, grockle, Grodno, grody, Groenendael, Groening, Grofé, grog, grogger, groggery

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Example sentences from the Web for Groenendael

The latter returned several times to Groenendael and resided there for months together.
A Mediaeval Mystic|Vincent Scully
It was more probably written during the early years at Groenendael.
Ruysbroeck|Evelyn Underhill
The valley of Groenendael is far enough away from Brussels to be almost always deserted and silent.
Rodin: The Man and his Art|Judith Cladel
His retreat at Groenendael, his ecstasies of composition, never kept him from those who wanted his help and advice.
Ruysbroeck|Evelyn Underhill

Whilst staying with the bishop he visited the monastery of Groenendael near Brussels, where in former times Ruysbroeck wrote.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation|Johan Huizinga

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