valpoort

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch valporte. Equivalent to vallen +‎ poort.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

valpoort f (plural valpoorten, diminutive valpoortje n)

1. portcullis

   Synonym: valhek