"Wreckhouse" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: wreck + house, in reference to the region's hurricane-strength winds. Etymology templates: {{af|en|wreck|house}} wreck + house Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wreckhouse
  1. A region of southwestern Newfoundland, Canada, known for extremely high winds.
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