leprozenhuis

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of leproos (leper) +‎ -en- +‎ huis (house).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /leːˈproː.zə(n)ˌɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: le‧pro‧zen‧huis

Noun

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leprozenhuis n (plural leprozenhuizen, diminutive leprozenhuisje n)

  1. (historical) leprosery, leprosarium
    Synonyms: lazerij, leprozerie, leprakolonie