Rhoon

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as roden in 1230. Derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Het Raan, Raar, Raren, Rha, Rhaan and Roden.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Rhoon

Proper noun

Rhoon n

  1. A village and former municipality of Albrandswaard, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Rhoonenaar
  • Rhoons

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