Rupel

See also: rûpel

English

the Rupel between Niel and Boom

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹuːpəl/

Proper noun

Rupel

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

Translations

river in northern Belgium

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Anagrams

• Luper, Ruple, puler, purle

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Dutch

the Rupel between Niel and Boom

Etymology

• 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)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈryːpəl/

Proper noun

Rupel f

1. river in northern Belgium