Hellendoorn

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hellender in 1275-1280. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch holendere (“elder, Sambucus nigra”). A compound of Middle Dutch hel (“low-lying”) and doorn (“thorn bush”) is also possible. Compare Haalderen and Halder.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛ.lə(n)ˌdoːrn/
• Hyphenation: Hel‧len‧doorn

Proper noun

Hellendoorn n

1. A village and municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.

   Meronyms: Daarle, Daarlerveen, Eelen, Egede, Haarle, Hankate, Hexel, Hulsen, Marle, Nijverdal, Noetsele, Overwater, Piksen, Rhaan, Schuilenburg

Derived terms

• Hellendoorner
• Hellendoorns

References

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