Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch prochiekerke. Equivalent to parochie +‎ kerk. See parochie about the restored a.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /paːˈrɔ.xiˌkɛrk/
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  • Hyphenation: pa‧ro‧chie‧kerk

Noun

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parochiekerk f (plural parochiekerken, diminutive parochiekerkje n)

  1. (chiefly Roman Catholicism) A parish church.