klokhuis

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈklɔk.ɦœy̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • The core (central part) of some fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
  • (originally) A construction (building or part) which houses (a) bell(s) and/or where they are rung or cast (made)
  • Other things resembling the above by shape

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch clochuus (bell tower) compound from Dutch, Flemish klok (bell, clock) + Dutch, Flemish huis (house, home, encasing, huis, institution, house -, house-, domestic-, domestic, building, casing, construction).

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Dutch (Brabantic)

huis

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house, home, encasing, huis, institution, house -, house-, domestic-, domestic, building, casing, construction

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