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Klarenbeek
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Dutch
Etymology
(Gelderland) Attested as De Klarenbeek in 1830-1855. Compound of nl klaar clear, bright and nl beek brook, stream. Originally a hydronym that was first applied by proximity to a neighbouring estate and then to the village.
(Zeeland) Attested as 't hof Claerebeek around 1750. Compound of nl Clara a personal name and nl beek brook. Named after a former mansion, which in turn was named after the wife of its owner.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈklaː.rə(n)ˌbeːk/
nl Kla ren beek
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Apeldoorn p/Gelderland c/Netherlands
nl Neutendarp<qq:Carnival nickname>
nl neighbourhood city/Middelburg p/Zeeland c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Klarenbeker
nl Klarenbeeks
References
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