achterhoofd

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • achterhooft (obsolete)
  • agterhoofd (obsolete)
  • agterhooft (obsolete)

Etymology

16th century or earlier. Compound of achter +‎ hoofd.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌɦoːft/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧hoofd

Noun

achterhoofd n (plural achterhoofden, diminutive achterhoofdje n)

  1. back of the head, occiput
    Antonym: voorhoofd

Derived terms

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