Leemhorst

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Leemhorst in 1838-1857. Compound of leem (“clay”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).

See also Limburgish Leemhors.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈleːm.ɦɔrst/
  • Hyphenation: Leem‧horst

Proper noun

Leemhorst n

  1. A hamlet in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands.

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