Bussum
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
First attested as bussen in 1306. Derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch busch (“forest”). The current -um ending of the toponym developed under the influence of Blaricum and Hilversum.
Pronunciation edit
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: Bus‧sum
Proper noun edit
Bussum n
- A village and former municipality of Gooise Meren, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Erwtenrijk (Carnival nickname)