Crapoel

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Crapool in 1838-1857. Derived from Limburgish kra (“toad”) and poel (“pool, pond”).

See also Limburgish Krapoel, Krapel.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkraː.pul/
  • Hyphenation: Cra‧poel

Proper noun

Crapoel n

  1. A hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands.

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