As a proper noun belgium
is a country in western europe that has borders with the netherlands, germany, luxembourg and france.
As a noun kirmess is
an outdoor festival and fair, usually in belgium or holland.
belgium
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
A country in Western Europe that has borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France.
Synonyms
* Kingdom of Belgium (official name)
Meronyms
* Wallonia
* Flanders
* Brussels-Capital Region
* Brussels (capital city)
Related terms
* Belgian
Usage notes
When describing the country's monarch, he or she should not be called "King]] (or [[queen, Queen) of Belgium", but "King (or Queen) of the Belgians".
See also
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kirmess
English
Alternative forms
* kermesse
* kermis
Noun
(
es)
An outdoor festival and fair, usually in Belgium or Holland.
(US) An indoor entertainment and fair combined.
(
Webster 1913)