Stuifzand

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Stuifzand in 1847. Derived from stuifzand (“drift-sand”). Named after a former drift-sand area.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Stuufzaand.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstœy̯f.zɑnt/
  • Hyphenation: Stuif‧zand
  • Homophone: stuifzand

Proper noun

Stuifzand n

  1. A village in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Stuifzander
  • Stuifzands

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