heirbaan

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From heir (army) +‎ baan (road).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦeːr.baːn/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: heir‧baan

Noun[edit]

heirbaan f (plural heirbanen)

  1. (historical) Roman road, originally built for troop movements
  2. (modern) main road, especially when officially open for international trade