Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of brand +‎ muur.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɑnt.myːr/
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  • Hyphenation: brand‧muur

Noun

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brandmuur m (plural brandmuren, diminutive brandmuurtje n)

  1. (architecture) A fire-resistant wall containing a fireplace and chimney; often dividing a residence in a front and a back section.

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: brandmuur
  • Sranan Tongo: brantmiri