Drouwen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as to druwen in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not derived from a Frisian personal name or Middle Dutch druwen (“threaten, warn”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdrɑu̯.ə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Drou‧wen
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯ən

Proper noun

Drouwen n

  1. a village in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

References

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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