boomheiligdom

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈboːmˌɦɛi̯.ləɣ.dɔm/

noun
Definitions
  • A tree sanctuary, a sacred grove or a sacred tree.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish boom (tree, beam, pole, turnpike, border) + Dutch, Flemish heiligdom (shrine, sanctuary).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

heiligdom

Gloss

shrine, sanctuary

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