Craubeek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Croubeck in 1803-1820. Perhaps a compound of Limburgish krauw (“crow, Corvus corone”) and beek (“brook, stream”).

See also Limburgish Krawbich.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkrɑu̯.beːk/
• Hyphenation: Crau‧beek

Proper noun

Craubeek n

1. A hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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