gekkenhuis

Definitions of gekkenhuis
  1. noun
    pejorative terms for an insane asylum
    synonyms: dolhuis, gesticht, inrichting, krankzinnigengesticht, zothuis
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    type of:
    dolhuis, gesticht, inrichting, krankzinnigengesticht, zothuis
    a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
  2. noun
    a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
    synonyms: dolhuis, gesticht, inrichting, krankzinnigengesticht, zothuis
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    types:
    dolhuis, gesticht, inrichting, krankzinnigengesticht, zothuis
    pejorative terms for an insane asylum
    type of:
    gasthuis, hospitaal, ziekenboeg, ziekenhuis
    a health facility where patients receive treatment
  3. noun
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
    synonyms: heksenketel
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