Vliek

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as fleke in 1335. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch vleke (“wing”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from a diminutive form of Middle Dutch vlake (“screen, wicker”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /vlik/
Hyphenation: Vliek
Rhymes: -ik

Proper noun edit

Vliek n

A hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References edit

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