Belgique

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French

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Etymology

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Originally an adjective, borrowed from Latin Belgicus; morphologically, from Belge +‎ -ique. Noun use arose by ellipsis of province belgique.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bɛl.ʒik/
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  • Rhymes: -ik

Proper noun

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Belgique f

  1. Belgium (a country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France; official name: Royaume de Belgique)
    Synonym: (verlan) Gelbique
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Descendants

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See also

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Norman

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Etymology

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Proper noun

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Belgique f

  1. Belgium (a country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France)