conclaaf

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch conclave, from Middle French conclave, from Latin conclāve (“room that may be locked up”), from con- (combining form of cum (“with”) + clāvis (“key”)).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔŋˈklaːf/

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• Hyphenation: con‧claaf
• Rhymes: -aːf

Noun

conclaaf n (plural conclaven, diminutive conclaafje n)

1. conclave (meeting room for electing a Pope; meeting for electing a Pope)