KORFBALL


Meaning of KORFBALL in English

[ 'kɔ:fbɔ:l ]

■ noun a game similar to basketball, played by teams each consisting of six men and six women.

Origin

early 20th cent.: from Du. korfbal , from korf 'basket' + bal 'ball'.

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