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Oud-Zuilen
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as sulen around 1169. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym. The village was initially called nl Zuilen before being overshadowed by its younger neighbour, which led to the application of the prefix nl oud old to the toponym.
Pronunciation
nl Oud- Zui len
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Stichtse Vecht p/Utrecht c/Netherlands
References
oud-zuilen