Grouw

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de growe in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Grou, derived in turn from a hydronym derived from Old Frisian growe (“gully”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɣrɑu̯/
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Hyphenation: Grouw
Rhymes: -ɑu̯
Homophone: grauw

Proper noun

Grouw n

A village and former municipality of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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