De Jouwer

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as op de Jouwer in 1641. Potentially derived from West Frisian hjouwer (“oat, Avena sativa”). Compare Hiaure, De Joere and Joure.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də ˈjɑu̯.ər/
• Hyphenation: De Jou‧wer
• Rhymes: -ɑu̯ər

Proper noun

De Jouwer n

1. A hamlet in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands.

References

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