Strijbeek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as strijbeeck in 1256. Derived from a hydronym related to the ancient hydronym Striene.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɛi̯.beːk/
  • Hyphenation: Strij‧beek

Proper noun

Strijbeek n

  1. A village in Alphen-Chaam, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Maerkrattenland (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Strijbekenaar
  • Strijbeeks

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