Versiliënbosch

Dutch

Etymology

Derived from a compound of Limburgish ver (“lady”), the personal name Caecilia and bos (“rising forest”). Named after the noblewoman Caecilia Hoen (ca. 1386-1458). See also Hoensbroek.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɛrˈsi.li.ə(n)ˌbɔs/
• Hyphenation: Ver‧si‧li‧en‧bosch

Proper noun

Versiliënbosch n

1. A neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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