Laagraven
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as legen raven in 1394. Compound of Middle Dutch lage (“low”) and Ravene (“Ravenna”). Named after the Italian city. The element laag was added to distinguish the area from Hoograven.
Compare Demmerik, Kamerik, Kockengen, Kortrijk, Parijsch, Pavijen, Portengen, Snel en Polanen and Spengen.
Pronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: Laag‧ra‧ven
Proper noun
editLaagraven n
- A neighbourhood of Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands.