Heumen

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Proper noun

Heumen

1. A village in Gelderland, Netherlands.
2. A municipality of Gelderland, Netherlands.

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as homen in 1188. Etymology uncertain, although the origins of the name are likely Germanic. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch homme (“mould”) (compare huim (“foetid air”)) and Old Norse húm (“twilight, dusk”). More at hom (“milt”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦøː.mə(n)/

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• Rhymes: -øːmən

Proper noun

Heumen n

1. Heumen (a village and municipality of Gelderland, Netherlands)

   Meronyms: Blankenberg, De Schatkuil, Ewijk, Heide, Malden, Molenhoek, Nederasselt, Overasselt, Schoonenburg, Sleeburg, Valenberg, Vogelzang, Worsum

Derived terms

• Heumenaar
• Heumens

References

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