powerhouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • A power station.
  • (figurative) Any source of power, energy or strength.
  • (card games) A very good hand of cards, likely to win.

Etymology

Compound from English power + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

Kanji

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