Wieken

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Wekene in 1145. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps related to Old English wice (“type of tree”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋi.kən/
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  • Hyphenation: Wie‧ken
  • Rhymes: -ikən
  • Homophone: wieken

Proper noun

Wieken n

  1. A hamlet in Oude IJsselstreek, Gelderland, Netherlands.

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