Hof van Twente

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch Hof van Twente.

Proper noun

Hof van Twente

  1. A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.

Dutch

Etymology

Derived from hof (“estate”) and the toponym Twente. The name of the new municipality was chosen because of its largely rural character and the presence of multiple large estates within its boundaries.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔf vɑn ˈtʋɛn.tə/
  • Hyphenation: Hof van Twen‧te
  • Rhymes: -ɛntə

Proper noun

Hof van Twente n

  1. a municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands
    Meronyms: Achterhoek, Azelo, Bentelo, Beusbergen, De Ha, Delden, Deldenerbroek, Deldeneresch, Diepenheim, Dijkerhoek, Elsen, Elsenerbroek, Goor, Hengevelde, Herike, Kerspel Goor, Markelo, Markelosebroek, Markvelde, Pothoek, Stokkum, Wiene, Zeldam
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