speelhol

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of speel +‎ hol.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈspeːl.ɦɔl/
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  • Hyphenation: speel‧hol

Noun

speelhol n (plural speelholen, diminutive speelholletje n)

  1. illegal casino, gambling den
  2. (uncommon) a secluded area where children can play

Descendants
  • → West Frisian: spylhoale (calque)
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