Terwinselen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as wunzelen around 1170-1180. Derived from Latin *vini cellam (“wine cellar”) or vinicella (“small vineyard”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Latin vincam (“periwinkle, Vinca sp.”). Compare Vaals.

See also Central Franconian Terwinsele.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɛrˈʋɪn.sə.lə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Ter‧win‧se‧len
• Rhymes: -ɪnsələn

Proper noun

Terwinselen n

1. A neighbourhood of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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