Wittevrouwen
Dutch
editEtymology
editDerived from Middle Dutch wit (“white”) and the plural form of vrouwe (“lady”). The toponym refers to a former monastery; the white women in question were Norbertine nuns. Compare Wittewierum.
Pronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: Wit‧te‧vrou‧wen
Proper noun
editWittevrouwen n
- A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Groot Covelswade (historical)