Poeldijk
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as poeldiic in 1280-1287. Compound of the hydronym Poel (derived from Middle Dutch poel (“pool, swampy stagnant water”)) and dic (“levee”).
Pronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: Poel‧dijk
Proper noun
editPoeldijk n
- A village in Westland, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Leutjesdijk (Carnival nickname)