Kromwal

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Cromwal and Krum Wal in 1511. Calque of West Frisian Kromwâl, a compound of krom (bent) and wâl (embankment, levee).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrɔm.ʋɑl/
  • Hyphenation: Krom‧wal

Proper noun

Kromwal n

  1. A hamlet in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

References

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