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Klosterhof

monastery courtyard

noun KLOS-ter-hohf Rare
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Usage Note

Klosterhof is the central courtyard enclosed by the buildings of a monastery complex. It often contains a well, garden, or fountain and is a quiet retreat within the larger Klosteranlage.

Examples

"Im schattigen Klosterhof blühten Rosen und Kräuter in sorgsam angelegten Beeten."

Natural Translation

In the shady monastery courtyard roses and herbs bloomed in carefully laid-out beds.

Literal Translation

In the shady monastery courtyard bloomed roses and herbs in carefully laid out beds.

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