Vliek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as fleke in 1335. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch vleke (“wing”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from a diminutive form of Middle Dutch vlake (“screen, wicker”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vlik/
  • Hyphenation: Vliek
  • Rhymes: -ik

Proper noun

Vliek n

  1. a hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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