- Belgian
- Belgian 1620s, in reference to the ancient Belgæ (see BELGIUM (Cf. Belgium)). Belgian Congo formed 1908 by annexation.
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Belgian
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belgian — griffon (small black or reddish black terrier); Belgian horse (draft horse); Belgian hare (rabbit); Belgian sheepdog … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
belgian — BELGIÁN, Ă, belgieni, e, s.m. şi f., adj. 1. S. m. şi f. Persoană care face parte din populaţia de bază a Belgiei sau care este originară de acolo. 2. adj. Care aparţine Belgiei sau populaţiei ei, privitor la Belgia sau la populaţia ei. [pr.: gi… … Dicționar Român
Belgian — Bel gi*an, a. Of or pertaining to Belgium. n. A native or inhabitant of Belgium. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Belgian — ► NOUN ▪ a person from Belgium. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to Belgium … English terms dictionary
Belgian — [bel′jen] adj. of Belgium or its people or culture n. a person born or living in Belgium … English World dictionary
Belgian — I UK [ˈbeldʒ(ə)n] / US [ˈbeldʒən] noun [countable] Word forms Belgian : singular Belgian plural Belgians someone from Belgium II UK [ˈbeldʒ(ə)n] / US [ˈbeldʒən] adjective 1) someone who is Belgian is from Belgium 2) relating to Belgium or its… … English dictionary
Belgian — n. & adj. n. 1 a native or national of Belgium in W. Europe. 2 a person of Belgian descent. adj. of or relating to Belgium. Phrases and idioms: Belgian hare a dark red long eared breed of domestic rabbit. * * * Belgian [Belgian] [ˈbeldʒən]… … Useful english dictionary
Belgian — Bel|gian1 [ beldʒən ] noun count someone from Belgium Belgian Bel|gian 2 [ beldʒən ] adjective 1. ) someone who is Belgian is from Belgium 2. ) relating to Belgium or its culture: Belgian chocolates … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Belgian — [[t]be̱lʤ(ə)n[/t]] ♦♦♦ Belgians ADJ Belgian means belonging or relating to Belgium or to its people. ...the Belgian capital, Brussels. N COUNT A Belgian is a person who comes from Belgium … English dictionary
Belgian — 1. noun A person from Belgium or of Belgian descent. 2. adjective Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people … Wiktionary
