Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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achterhoofd n (plural achterhoofden, diminutive achterhoofdje n)

  1. back of the head, occiput

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