spookhouse

English

/ˈspuːkhaʊs/

noun
Definitions
  • A haunted house.
  • (slang) A headquarters for intelligence agents.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

Kanji

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