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Etymology

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First attested as panhedel in 1417-1518. Compound of an uncertain first element and the toponym Heel. The first element may be pan (roof tile) or pan (bowl-shaped depression in the landscape).

See also Limburgish Panhael.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɑn.ɦeːl/
  • Hyphenation: Pan‧heel

Proper noun

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Panheel n

  1. A hamlet in Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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References

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