Elen

See also: elen, élen, and élén

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hellini in 1150. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈeː.lə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: Elen
• Rhymes: -eːlən

Proper noun

Elen n

1. A village and former municipality of Dilsen-Stokkem, Belgium.

Derived terms

• Elenaar
• Elens

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German

Etymology

From Lithuanian elnias, from Proto-Indo-European *eln-, related to Elch.

Noun

Elen m or n

1. moose (US), elk (UK) Alces alces

   Synonym: Elch

Further reading

• “Elen” in Duden online