Hombeek

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch Hoenechbeke, from honech (“honey”) +‎ bēke (“creek, brook”), meaning 'honey-colored creek'. It could also be derived from the name Huno.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɔm.beːk/

Proper noun

Hombeek n

  1. A town in the municipality of Mechelen, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium.
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