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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as Paauwen in 1867. Potentially derived from the plural form of pauw (“peacock”) or from a hypothetical surname *Pawinga.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /də ˈpɑu̯.ə(n)/
- Hyphenation: De Paau‧wen
- Rhymes: -ɑu̯ən
Proper noun
De Paauwen n
- A hamlet in Midden-Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN