klokhuis

From klok (“bell”) +‎ huis (“house, casing”).

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klokhuis n (plural klokhuizen, diminutive klokhuisje n)

1. The core (central part) of some fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
2. (originally) A construction (building or part) which houses (a) bell(s) and/or where they are rung or cast (made)
3. Other things resembling the above by shape

• klokkenluider m
• klokvorm m
• boothuis n
• sterfhuis n
• eenhuizig (adjective)