Hof van Twente

Dutch

Etymology

Derived from hof (“estate”) and the toponym Twente. The name of the new municipality was chosen because of its largely rural character and the presence of multiple large estates within its boundaries.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔf vɑn ˈtʋɛn.tə/
Hyphenation: Hof van Twen‧te
Rhymes: -ɛntə

Proper noun

Hof van Twente n

A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands
Meronyms: Achterhoek, Azelo, Bentelo, Beusbergen, De Ha, Delden, Deldenerbroek, Deldeneresch, Diepenheim, Dijkerhoek, Elsen, Elsenerbroek, Goor, Hengevelde, Herike, Kerspel Goor, Markelo, Markelosebroek, Markvelde, Pothoek, Stokkum, Wiene, Zeldam