Grouw

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de growe in the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Grou, derived in turn from a hydronym derived from Old Frisian growe (“gully”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɣrɑu̯/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Grouw
  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯
  • Homophone: grauw

Proper noun

Grouw n

  1. A village and former municipality of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.

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