Maaseik

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as eche in 1139. Compound of the hydronym Maas and Middle Dutch eike (“oak, Quercus robur”). The element Maas was added to distinguish the settlement from Aldeneik and Kessel-Eik.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Maas‧eik

Proper noun

Maaseik n

  1. A city and municipality of Belgium.
    Synonym: Mezeik (Limburgish, unofficial)

Derived terms
  • Maaseikenaar
  • Maaseiks
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