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Etymology

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Borrowed from Papiamentu Jan Sofat, derived from Jan (a personal name) and zoutvat (saltshaker, salt barrel). Originally the name of a plantation.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈjɑn ˈsoː.fɑt/
  • Hyphenation: Jan So‧fat

Proper noun

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Jan Sofat n

  1. A neighbourhood of Curaçao.