Almenum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as almenum in 1442. Borrowed from West Frisian Almenum, of unknown etymology. Not derived from a personal name.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑl.məˌnʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Al‧me‧num

Proper noun

Almenum n

  1. A hamlet and former municipality of Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands.

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