De Jouwer

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as op de Jouwer in 1641. Potentially derived from West Frisian hjouwer (“oat, Avena sativa”). Compare Hiaure, De Joere and Joure.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /də ˈjɑu̯.ər/
  • Hyphenation: De Jou‧wer
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯ər

Proper noun

De Jouwer n

  1. A hamlet in Westerkwartier, Groningen, Netherlands.

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