Empel
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
First attested as empele in 815-816. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym composed of Proto-Germanic *ama- (“natural watercourse”) and *apa (“river, stream”). Compare Emmen and Emst.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Empel n
- A village in 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
- Synonym: 't Slotgat (Carnival nickname)
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References[edit]
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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- Dutch terms with unknown etymologies
- Dutch terms with IPA pronunciation
- Rhymes:Dutch/ɛmpəl
- Rhymes:Dutch/ɛmpəl/2 syllables
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- nl:Villages in North Brabant, Netherlands
- nl:Villages in the Netherlands
- nl:Places in North Brabant, Netherlands
- nl:Places in the Netherlands