Leende

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested as lieende in 1253. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from linde (“linden, Tilia sp.”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːn.də/
  • Hyphenation: Leen‧de
  • Rhymes: -eːndə

Proper noun

Leende n

  1. a village and former municipality of Heeze-Leende, North Brabant, Netherlands
    Synonym: Blaosdonk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

References

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