Steenovens

Dutch

Etymology

Attested as De Steenovens in 1838-1857. Derived from the plural form of steenoven (“brick kiln”). Named after a set of former brickworks.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsteːnˌoː.vəns/
  • Hyphenation: Steen‧ovens
  • Homophone: steenovens

Proper noun

Steenovens n

  1. A hamlet in Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands.

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