1
: a native or inhabitant of Belgium
2
: any of a breed of heavy muscular usually roan or chestnut draft horses developed in Belgium
Belgian
adjective
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Eagle Eye produces in association with Happy Duck Films, with support from the Belgian Tax Shelter.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
But unlike the Belgian, who uses his passing range to create opportunities, Wirtz prefers to carry the ball and wriggle through spaces himself.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The venue, however, will only feature on the calendar in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031, with another race set to replace the Belgian Grand Prix in 2028 and 2030.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Pottery Barn Belgian Flax Linen Quilt $349 $175 at Pottery Barn
One side of the quilt is crafted from 100 percent linen handwoven from Belgian flax, while the reverse consists of a 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen blend.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
But unlike the Belgian, who uses his passing range to create opportunities, Wirtz prefers to carry the ball and wriggle through spaces himself.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The venue, however, will only feature on the calendar in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031, with another race set to replace the Belgian Grand Prix in 2028 and 2030.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Pottery Barn Belgian Flax Linen Quilt $349 $175 at Pottery Barn
One side of the quilt is crafted from 100 percent linen handwoven from Belgian flax, while the reverse consists of a 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen blend.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 May 2025
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“Belgian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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Belgian
noun
Bel·gian
ˈbel-jən 
1
: a person born or living in Belgium
2
: any of a Belgian breed of heavy usually roan or chestnut draft horses
Belgian
adjective
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