Hellendoorn
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as hellender in 1275-1280. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch holendere (“elder, Sambucus nigra”). A compound of Middle Dutch hel (“low-lying”) and doorn (“thorn bush”) is also possible. Compare Haalderen and Halder.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɦɛ.lə(n)ˌdoːrn/
- Hyphenation: Hel‧len‧doorn
Proper noun
Hellendoorn n
- A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.
- Meronyms: Daarle, Daarlerveen, Eelen, Egede, Haarle, Hankate, Hexel, Hulsen, Marle, Nijverdal, Noetsele, Overwater, Piksen, Rhaan, Schuilenburg
Derived terms
- Hellendoorner
- Hellendoorns
References
- van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN