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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch achterhuus. Equivalent to achter + huis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌɦœy̯s/
- Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧huis
Noun
achterhuis n (plural achterhuizen, diminutive achterhuisje n)
- back part of a house
- backhouse, outbuilding
- annex
- secret annex