klokhuis

Dutch

Etymology

From klok (“bell”) +‎ huis (“house, casing”).

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Noun

klokhuis n (plural klokhuizen, diminutive klokhuisje n)

The core (central part) of some fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
(originally) A construction (building or part) which houses (a) bell(s) and/or where they are rung or cast (made)
Other things resembling the above by shape

Related terms

klokkenluider m
klokvorm m
boothuis n
sterfhuis n
eenhuizig (adjective)

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