Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Vroendael in 1580. Compound of vroon (lordly) and dal (dale, valley). Compare Fromberg, Vroelen and Vroenhof.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvrun.daːl/
  • Hyphenation: Vroen‧daal

Proper noun

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Vroendaal n

  1. A neighbourhood of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands.