Dutch

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Etymology

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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

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

Proper noun

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Heugem n

  1. A neighbourhood of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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