Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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First attested as in huybergen in 1264. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of dialectal hui (owl) and berg (hill, elevated place). Compare Huij.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɦœy̯ˈbɛr.ɣə(n)/
  • Hyphenation: Huij‧ber‧gen
  • Rhymes: -ɛrɣən

Proper noun

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Huijbergen n

  1. A village and former municipality of Woensdrecht, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: 't Sanegat (Carnival nickname)

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