IJhorst

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de ywehorst and yewehorst in 1292. Compound of Middle Dutch ywe (“yew, Taxus sp.”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛi̯.ɦɔrst/
  • Hyphenation: IJ‧horst

Proper noun

IJhorst n

  1. A village in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • IJhorster
  • IJhorsts

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