wolkenkrabber

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈʋɔl.kə(n)ˌkrɑ.bər/

noun
Definitions
  • skyscraper

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish wolk (cloud) + Dutch, Flemish krabber derived from English skyscraper.

Origin

English

skyscraper

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