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Hoog-Heukelom
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as huclem in 1192. Compound of nl hoog high, upper and a secondary compound derived from nl gem-pro *hukila hill, elevated place and nl heem home, settlement. The element nl hoog was added to distinguish the settlement from nl Laag-Heukelom. Compare nl Heukelom, nl Heukelum and nl Hoekelum.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈɦoːx ˈɦøː.kəˌlɔm/
nl Hoog- Heu ke lom
Proper noun
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nl hamlet mun/Oisterwijk p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
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