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Dutch
Etymology
First attested in the 18th century. Calque of West Frisian Hallumerhoeke, a compound of the toponym Hallum and hoeke (“corner”). The settlement was named for its location near a corner of two roads.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɦɑ.lʏ.mərˈɦuk/
- Hyphenation: Hal‧lu‧mer‧hoek
- Rhymes: -uk
Proper noun
Hallumerhoek n
- A hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN