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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as wunzelen around 1170-1180. Derived from Latin *vini cellam (“wine cellar”) or vinicella (“small vineyard”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Latin vincam (“periwinkle, Vinca sp.”). Compare Vaals.
See also Central Franconian Terwinsele.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /tɛrˈʋɪn.sə.lə(n)/
- Hyphenation: Ter‧win‧se‧len
- Rhymes: -ɪnsələn
Proper noun
Terwinselen n
- A neighbourhood of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN