blokhuis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch blochuus (“blockhouse, bulwark”). Equivalent to blok +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈblɔk.ɦœy̯s/

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• Hyphenation: blok‧huis

Noun

blokhuis n (plural blokhuizen, diminutive blokhuisje n)

1. (historical) a blockhouse (wooden stand-alone fortification)
2. (rare) a log cabin

   Synonym: blokhut