Crapoel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Crapool in 1838-1857. Derived from Limburgish kra (“toad”) and poel (“pool, pond”).

See also Limburgish Krapoel, Krapel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkraː.pul/
• Hyphenation: Cra‧poel

Proper noun

Crapoel n

1. A hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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