Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as de honhorst in 1283. Compound of Middle Dutch hogen (elevated) and horst (overgrown elevated place).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːn.ɦɔrst/
  • Hyphenation: Hoon‧horst

Proper noun edit

Hoonhorst n

  1. A village in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Hakkersdonk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms edit

References edit

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