Horsthoek

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as in den horsthoick in 1624. Compound of horst (overgrown elevated place) and hoek (protruding piece of land, corner).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔrst.ɦuk/
  • Hyphenation: Horst‧hoek

Proper noun[edit]

Horsthoek n

  1. A hamlet in Heerde, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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