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achterhuis.

back part of a house

10 characters3 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɑx.tərˌɦœy̯s/

  1. back part of a house

    neuter

  2. backhouse, outbuilding

    neuter

  3. annex

    neuter

  4. secret annex

    neuter
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch achterhuus. Equivalent to achter + huis.

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