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Etymology

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Borrowed from Papiamentu Brakkeput Ariba, derived from a compound of brak (brackish), put (well) and ariba (east). The toponym contrasts with Brakkeput Abou.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɑ.kəˌpʏt aːˈri.baː/
  • Hyphenation: Brak‧ke‧put Ari‧ba

Proper noun

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Brakkeput Ariba n

  1. A neighbourhood of Curaçao.