patrijspoort

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of patrijs +‎ poort. The meaning of the first element is disputed.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /paːˈtrɛi̯sˌpoːrt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: pa‧trijs‧poort

Noun[edit]

patrijspoort f (plural patrijspoorten, diminutive patrijspoortje n)

  1. porthole [from 18th c.]

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: patryspoort