"splanch" meaning in English

See splanch in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

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. Tags: US

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