kijkhut

Dutch

Etymology

From kijken +‎ hut.

Pronunciation

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Noun

kijkhut f (plural kijkhutten, diminutive kijkhutje n)

  1. a small hut for watching wildlife, preferably unnoticed

Usage notes

  • The related kijkwand tends to refer to a more makeshift structure (a wall with holes in it, generally), typically without roof.

Derived terms

  • vogelkijkhut (bird hide, bird blind; hut for birdwatching)

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