doolhof
Dutch
Etymology
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From dolen (“to wander, err”) + hof (“court, garden”)
Pronunciation
Noun
doolhof m or n (plural doolhoven, diminutive doolhofje n)
- A maze, labyrinth
- (figuratively) Any similarly complex and/or confusing construction, lay-out, situation etc.
- Wie vindt z'n weg nog in de doolhof van wetten?
- Who still finds his way trough the maze of legislation?