blokhuis

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch blochuus (“blockhouse, bulwark”). Equivalent to blok +‎ huis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈblɔk.ɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: blok‧huis

Noun[edit]

blokhuis n (plural blokhuizen, diminutive blokhuisje n)

  1. (historical) A blockhouse (wooden stand-alone fortification).
  2. (rare) A log cabin.
    Synonym: blokhut
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