Stuifzand

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Stuifzand in 1847. Derived from stuifzand (“drift-sand”). Named after a former drift-sand area.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Stuufzaand.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstœy̯f.zɑnt/
• Hyphenation: Stuif‧zand
• Homophone: stuifzand

Proper noun

Stuifzand n

1. A village in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Stuifzander
• Stuifzands

References

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