Ieper

English

Proper noun

Ieper

  1. Synonym of Ypres.

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • Ieperen, IJperen, Yperen (obsolete)

Etymology

First mentioned by name in 1066; probably named after the river Ieperlee, on the banks of which it was founded.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈi.pər/
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  • Hyphenation: Ie‧per
  • Rhymes: -ipər

Proper noun

Ieper n

  1. Ypres
    Synonyms: Kattenstad, (since papal visit of 1985) Vredesstad
    Meronyms: Boezinge, Brielen, Dikkebus, Elverdinge, Hollebeke, Sint-Jan, Vlamertinge, Voormezele, Zillebeke, Zuidschote

Scottish Gaelic

Proper noun

Ieper

  1. Ypres
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