Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch valporte. Equivalent to vallen +‎ poort.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑl.poːrt/
  • Hyphenation: val‧poort

Noun

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valpoort f (plural valpoorten, diminutive valpoortje n)

  1. portcullis
    Synonym: valhek