Hoonhorst

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as de honhorst in 1283. Compound of Middle Dutch hogen (“elevated”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦoːn.ɦɔrst/
• Hyphenation: Hoon‧horst

Proper noun

Hoonhorst n

1. A village in Dalfsen, Overijssel, Netherlands

   Synonym: Hakkersdonk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms

• Hoonhorster
• Hoonhorsts

References

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