Flemish

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adjective

Flem·​ish ˈfle-mish 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Flanders or the Flemings or their language

Flemish

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noun

1

: the Germanic language of the Flemings that is made up of dialects of Dutch

2

plural in construction : flemings

Examples of Flemish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Belgian pavilion has been initiated by the Flemish government and commissioned by the Flanders Architecture Institute, presented by curator and landscape architect Bas Smets in collaboration with neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso. —Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

The route zigzags its way across the Flemish countryside before completing two laps on a hilly circuit outside the town of Oudenaarde. —Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025

Noun

Originally attributed to Pieter Pourbus, a Flemish Renaissance artist who worked in Bruges during the 16th century, the painting depicts an austere man and his young daughter in matching ruffs. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025

The Series Mania Forum’s Co-Pro Pitching Sessions have served as a key launchpad for high-profile international series, with past winners including The Twelve (Flemish Belgium) and Blackport (Iceland). —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1741, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Flemish

• Flemish giant

Rhymes for Flemish

• blemish

Kids Definition

Flemish

noun

Flem·​ish

ˈflem-ish

1

: the Germanic language of the Flemings

2

Flemish plural : flemings

Flemish adjective