brillenhuis

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • brillehuis (superseded)
  • brilhuis (obsolete)

Etymology

From bril +‎ -en- +‎ huis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbri.lə(n)ˌɦœy̯s/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bril‧len‧huis

Noun

brillenhuis n (plural brillenhuizen, diminutive brillenhuisje n)

  1. shop where spectacles are sold
  2. (dated) spectacle case
    Synonyms: brillendoos, brillenkoker
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