speelhuis

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch speelhuus. Equivalent to speel +‎ huis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈspeːl.ɦœy̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: speel‧huis

Noun[edit]

speelhuis n (plural speelhuizen, diminutive speelhuisje n)

  1. casino, playhouse
    Synonym: casino
  2. (obsolete) seedy pub, similar to a sleazy cabaret or nightclub
  3. (now chiefly diminutive) pavilion, summerhouse, gazebo
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