Drouwen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as to druwen in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. Not derived from a Frisian personal name or Middle Dutch druwen (“threaten, warn”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdrɑu̯.ə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Drou‧wen
• Rhymes: -ɑu̯ən

Proper noun

Drouwen n

1. A village in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Drouwenaar
• Drouwens
• Drouwenermond
• Drouwenerveen

References

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