Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Derived from a compound of Limburgish ver (lady), the personal name Caecilia and bos (rising forest). Named after the noblewoman Caecilia Hoen (ca. 1386-1458). See also Hoensbroek.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /vɛrˈsi.li.ə(n)ˌbɔs/
  • Hyphenation: Ver‧si‧li‧en‧bosch

Proper noun edit

Versiliënbosch n

  1. A neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References edit

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