doolhof

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdoːlɦɔf/

noun
Definitions
  • A maze, labyrinth
  • (figuratively) Any similarly complex and/or confusing construction, lay-out, situation etc.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish dolen (wander, err) + Dutch, Flemish hof (court, garden, yard, rim, circle, courtyard).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

hof

Gloss

court, garden, yard, rim, circle, courtyard

Concept
Semantic Field

Law

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

園

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