"splanch" meaning in All languages combined

See splanch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: splanches [plural]
Etymology: Blend of split-level + ranch. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|split-level|ranch}} Blend of split-level + ranch Head templates: {{en-noun}} splanch (plural splanches)
  1. (US, architecture) A house with three levels inside a two-level skin. Wikipedia link: splanch Tags: US Categories (topical): Architecture
    Sense id: en-splanch-en-noun-vlN4dmxr Categories (other): American English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture

Inflected forms

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