conclaaf

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch conclave, from Middle French conclave, from Latin conclāve (“room that may be locked up”), from con- (combining form of cum (“with”) + clāvis (“key”)).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kɔŋˈklaːf/
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  • Hyphenation: con‧claaf
  • Rhymes: -aːf

Noun

conclaaf n (plural conclaven, diminutive conclaafje n)

  1. conclave (meeting room for electing a Pope; meeting for electing a Pope)
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