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Brussel

Capital of Europe, (in English: Brussels). Language spoken is Dutch, the Dutch spelling is Brussel.
I live in Brussel.
by Jafje May 25, 2007
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Bodega

1. A small grocery store, often found in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.

2. In a Spanish-speaking country, a wine shop or a warehouse for the storage of wine.
1. I'm off to a bodega to buy some groceries.
2. I'm off to a bodega to buy some wine.
by Jafje April 15, 2007
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Personification

1. Somebody who embodies something: an embodiment or perfect example of something.

2. A representation of an abstract quality or notion as a human being, especially in art or literature.

3. The attribution of human qualities to objects or abstract notions.
by Jafje September 24, 2007
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Sombre

1. Dark and gloomy: Lacking light or brightness and producing a dull, dark, or melancholy atmosphere.

2. Dark in color: Having a color or tone that is dark, dull, or suitable for a serious mood or occasion.

3. Serious and melancholy: Marked by or conveying strict seriousness combined with sadness or a troubled state of mind.

NOTE: Sombre is the American version of the word 'Somber'. Somber is Canadian and UK spelling.
A sombre song, depressing and without variety.
by Jafje April 5, 2007
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Laden

From the Dutch language;

*In Dutch: Laden (infinitive), (past tense, plural) (be/ge)laden.
*In English: To load (inf.), (past tense)loaded.

In English it's an adjective meaning;

1. Heavily loaded.

2. Oppressed by something: weighed down by a problem or an unpleasant feeling such as doubt or unhappiness.
1. Fruit-laden boughs.
2. Laden with guilt.
by Jafje September 9, 2007
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Myriad

1. So many of something that they cannot be counted.

2. Something made up of many different components.
1. Myriad ducks.
2. The Dutch Deltas are built is myriad.
by Jafje July 29, 2007
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Limburgs

Limburgs: dialect simmular to Dutch spoken in the Dutch province of Limburg.
"Ik spreek Limburgs."
I speak the Limburgs dialect.
by Jafje May 19, 2007
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