gewelf

Dutch

Etymology

From ge- +‎ welven.

Pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: ge‧welf
• Rhymes: -ɛlf

Noun

gewelf n (plural gewelven, diminutive gewelfje n)

1. vault, cellar (secure storage area)
2. arch, vault (architectural component)

Derived terms

• hemelgewelf

 

Related terms

• overwelven