talhout

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch talhout. Equivalent to tal (“numer, quantity”) +‎ hout (“wood”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɑl.ɦɑu̯t/

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• Hyphenation: tal‧hout

Noun

talhout n (uncountable)

1. (collective, historical) long, slender pieces of wood cut or shredded from branches and trunks, often stored or transported in bundles, sold in large quantities