a type of medicinal or healing ointment or salve applied to the skin
zalf, balsem
a strong forward movement or flow, often rapid or overwhelming in nature
aanval, stroom
an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something
voorkomst, dekmantel
the core or main idea of something, what makes it special or unique
essentie, kern
a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building
fries, decoratieve rand
the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning
oorsprong, beginpunt
a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area
vangnet, operatie
a state of loud, chaotic noise or disorder caused by confusion or unrest
tumult, onrust
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
coterie, kliek
ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose
flauwekul, decoraties
the period of a woman's life before she is married
maagdelijkheid, jeugd
a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject
verhandeling, schrift
a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
uitstel, gratie
a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate
voorbode, teken
a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities
stroom, overvloed
a hot, dry wind from the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean, often bringing high temperatures and dust
sirocco
a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter
strofe, vers
a person who holds strong opinions about race, religion or politics and is intolerable of differing views
bigot, intolerant
a small stream or brook, typically characterized by its narrow size
stroompje, beekje
the unique vibe or feeling that surrounds a person, object, or place, often influencing how it is perceived by others
aura, sfeer