Bontebok

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Bonte Bock in 1640. Derived from a compound of bont (“motley”) and bok (“billy goat”). Originally the name of an inn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔn.təˌbɔk/
  • Hyphenation: Bon‧te‧bok

Proper noun

Bontebok n

  1. A village in Heerenveen, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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