Laag-Heukelom

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Laag Heukelum in 1838-1857. Compound of laag (low, lower) and a secondary compound derived from Proto-Germanic *hukila (hill, elevated place) and heem (home, settlement). The element laag was added to distinguish the settlement from Hoog-Heukelom. Compare Heukelom, Heukelum and Hoekelum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaːx ˈɦøː.kəˌlɔm/
  • Hyphenation: Laag-‧Heu‧ke‧lom

Proper noun

Laag-Heukelom n

  1. A hamlet in Oisterwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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