Rupel

See also: rûpel

English
the Rupel between Niel and Boom

Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɹuːpəl/

Proper noun

Rupel

  1. A short but broad tidal river in northern Belgium, right tributary of the Scheldt.

Translations

Anagrams

Dutch
the Rupel between Niel and Boom

Etymology
  • from Celtic-Germanic rim- (flowing) en -pel (swamp, pond)
  • alternatively, contraction of the Brabantian ruig or ruw (rough) with the Latin palus, 'swamp' (Ru-peel)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈry.pəl/
  • Hyphenation: Ru‧pel
  • Rhymes: -ypəl

Proper noun

Rupel f

  1. A river in northern Belgium.

Derived terms
  • Rupelmonde
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