Heugem

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as hoin and hoyn in 1155. Likely derived from hoog (high, elevated) or an allied term. A derivation from Hugen (name of a Germanic people) (cf. Humsterland and Hommerts) is less likely. Formerly an independent village.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦøː.ɣəm/
  • Hyphenation: Heu‧gem

Proper noun[edit]

Heugem n

  1. A neighbourhood of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands.

Derived terms[edit]

References[edit]

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