kou

Definitions of kou
  1. noun
    the absence of heat
    synonyms: koude, ondertemperatuur
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    antonyms:
    branden, gloeien, hitte
    the presence of heat
    types:
    kilheid, koude
    coldness due to a cold environment
    koelte
    the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
    type of:
    t, t., temp, temp., temperatuur
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
  2. noun
    coldness due to a cold environment
    synonyms: kilheid, koude
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    type of:
    koude, ondertemperatuur
    the absence of heat
  3. noun
    the sensation produced by low temperatures
    synonyms: neusverkoudheid, rinitis, verkoudheid
  4. noun
    a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
    synonyms: neusverkoudheid, rinitis, verkoudheid
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