Roosevelt

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Dutch roos (“‘rose’”) + veld (“‘field’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈʁoʊ.zə.vɛlt/
  • ROWS - uh - velt

[edit] Proper noun

Singular
Roosevelt

Plural
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Roosevelt

  1. An American surname of Dutch origin, derived from words meaning rose and open country; borne by two Presidents of U.S.
  2. (chiefly US) A male given name given in honor of the Presidents.
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