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Etymology

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Compound of hond +‎ -en- +‎ kot.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔn.də(n)ˌkɔt/
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  • Hyphenation: hon‧den‧kot

Noun

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hondenkot n (plural hondenkotten)

  1. (chiefly Belgium) A doghouse, a kennel.
  2. (Belgium, humorous) A large classy hat, such as a top hat or bowler hat.