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doolhof.

a maze, labyrinth

7 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdoːlˌɦɔf/
  1. a maze, labyrinth

    masculine · neuter
  2. any similarly complex and/or confusing construction, lay-out, situation etc.

    figuratively · masculine · neuter
    Wie vindt z'n weg nog in de doolhof van wetten?
Where this word comes from

From dolen (“to wander, err”) + hof (“court, garden”).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.