arendsnest

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From arend (eagle) +‎ -s- +‎ nest (nest).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaː.rəntsˌnɛst/
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  • Hyphenation: arends‧nest

Noun

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arendsnest n (plural arendsnesten)

  1. an eagle's nest
    Synonym: adelaarsnest
  2. a high-located castle or fortification, especially as base for a robber baron