wenteltrap

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch wenteltrap, from German Wendeltreppe. Equivalent to wentel +‎ trap.

Pronunciation

Noun

wenteltrap (plural wenteltrappe)

  1. spiral staircase

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From wentelen +‎ trap, calque of German Wendeltreppe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɛn.təlˌtrɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: wen‧tel‧trap

Noun

wenteltrap m (plural wenteltrappen, diminutive wenteltrapje n)

  1. spiral staircase
  2. wentletrap, mollusc of the family Epitoniidae

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: wenteltrap
  • English: wentletrap