English Explanatory Dictionary

strandflat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coastal landform consisting of a near-flat erosion surface typical of the Norwegian coast.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɹænd.flæt/

Word forms

strandflat strandflats

Etymology

From Norwegian strandflate, a compound of strand (“beach”) and flate (“surface; plain; level area”). The E is not present because of comparison to flat (relatively level surface of land).

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