melm

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch melm (“dry earth”), from Old Dutch melm. Related to Dutch malen (“to grind”).

Noun

melm m (plural melmen, diminutive melmpje n)

1. dry earth, dry or sandy soil

   Synonym: zandgrond

Old High German

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *melmaz.

Noun

melm m

1. thin sand

Descendants

• Middle High German: mëlm
• Italian: melma