hoerenhuis

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch hoershuus. Equivalent to hoer (whore) +‎ -en- +‎ huis (house).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦuː.rə(n)ˌɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: hoe‧ren‧huis

Noun

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hoerenhuis n (plural hoerenhuizen, diminutive hoerenhuisje n)

  1. brothel, whorehouse