Strijbeek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as strijbeeck in 1256. Derived from a hydronym related to the ancient hydronym Striene.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɛi̯.beːk/
  • Hyphenation: Strij‧beek

Proper noun

Strijbeek n

  1. a village in Alphen-Chaam, North Brabant, Netherlands
    Synonym: Maerkrattenland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

  • Strijbekenaar
  • Strijbeeks

References

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