German

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Etymology

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From Gewand (robe, garment) +‎ Haus (house).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈvantˌhaʊ̯s/
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  • Hyphenation: Ge‧wand‧haus

Noun

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Gewandhaus n (strong, genitive Gewandhauses, plural Gewandhäuser)

  1. (historical) cloth hall
    Synonym: Tuchhalle

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