spoelhoek

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Indonesian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from Dutch spoel (rinse) +‎ hoek (corner).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

spoelhoek

  1. (medicine) service sink, a deep sink, usually set low, esp. used for emptying pails of dirty water.
  2. (extension, rare) dirty utility room