Rupel

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See also: rûpel

English

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the Rupel between Niel and Boom

Etymology

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Rupel

  1. A short but broad tidal river in northern Belgium, right tributary of the Scheldt.

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Dutch

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the Rupel between Niel and Boom

Etymology

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  • from Celtic-Germanic rim- (flowing) en -pel (swamp, pond)
  • alternatively, contraction of the Brabantian ruig or ruw (rough) with the Latin palus, 'swamp' (Ru-peel)

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Rupel f

  1. A river in northern Belgium.

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