Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as Croubeck in 1803-1820. Perhaps a compound of Limburgish krauw (crow, Corvus corone) and beek (brook, stream).

See also Limburgish Krawbich.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrɑu̯.beːk/
  • Hyphenation: Crau‧beek

Proper noun edit

Craubeek n

  1. A hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands.

References edit

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