achterkasteel

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch achtercasteel. Equivalent to achter +‎ kasteel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tər.kɑˌsteːl/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧kas‧teel

Noun

achterkasteel n (plural achterkastelen, diminutive achterkasteeltje n)

1. (nautical) aftcastle; raised structure on the stern of a ship, covered by the poop deck