Dutch word bouwkunde comes from Dutch -kunde, Dutch bouw
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -kunde | Dutch (nld) | Forms nouns indicating a science, study or branch of knowledge. |
| bouw | Dutch (nld) | (historical) A unit of measure for area on Java, equivalent to about 0.7 hectare; a portion of agricultural land of this size. (dialectal, archaic) cultivation, tillage. Construction. |
| bouwkunde | Dutch (nld) | Architectural engineering. |