No. 5,721 in Dutch
nelis
"Nelis" is a Dutch surname and is not commonly used as a standalone word with a specific definition in English.
In a sentence
Nelis is een oude naam die in Nederland populair is.
Nelis is an old name that is popular in the Netherlands.
Used as a proper noun (a name).
Mijn vriend koopt altijd bij de Nelis bakkerij.
My friend always shops at the Nelis bakery.
Used as part of a business name, likely named after someone.
We hebben een Nelis boom in onze achtertuin.
We have a Nelis tree in our backyard.
Used to refer to a type of tree, likely named after a person.
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