Baalhoek

Dutch

Etymology

Attested as Balhode in 1665. Likely a compound of the toponym Balle (a former village) and hoek (“corner”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbaːl.ɦuk/
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  • Hyphenation: Baal‧hoek

Proper noun

Baalhoek n

  1. A hamlet in Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands.

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