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Dutch
Etymology
Compound of arme (“poor person”) + -en- + huis (“house”). First attested in the 18th century in this form, but attested since the 17th century in a different form.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɑr.mə(n)ˌɦœy̯s/
- Hyphenation: ar‧men‧huis
Noun
armenhuis n (plural armenhuizen, diminutive armenhuisje n)
- poorhouse