arendsnest

Dutch

Etymology

From arend (“eagle”) +‎ -s- +‎ nest (“nest”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaː.rəntsˌnɛst/

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• Hyphenation: arends‧nest

Noun

arendsnest n (plural arendsnesten)

1. an eagle's nest

   Synonym: adelaarsnest

2. a high-located castle or fortification, especially as base for a robber baron