speelhol

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of speel +‎ hol.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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speelhol n (plural speelholen, diminutive speelholletje n)

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

Descendants

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  • West Frisian: spylhoale (calque)