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Etymology

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First attested as harauua in 897. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *harwja- (flax), *harwôn- (bitterness) or *harguz- (sacred place). There is no etymological relationship with the earlier Roman settlement Carvio ad Molem. Compare Heel and Heerlen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛr.ʋən/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Her‧wen
  • Rhymes: -ɛrʋən

Proper noun

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Herwen n

  1. A village and former municipality of Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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References

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