arendsnest

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From arend (“eagle”) +‎ -s- +‎ nest (“nest”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈaː.rəntsˌnɛst/
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  • Hyphenation: arends‧nest

Noun[edit]

arendsnest n (plural arendsnesten)

  1. an eagle's nest.
    Synonym: adelaarsnest
  2. a high-located castle or fortification, especially as base for a robber baron.
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