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Dutch
Etymology
16th century or earlier. Compound of achter + hoofd.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌɦoːft/
- Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧hoofd
Noun
achterhoofd n (plural achterhoofden, diminutive achterhoofdje n)
- back of the head, occiput
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