Delfzijl
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
First attested as in delfzilen in 1303. Compound of the hydronym Delf (derived from delven (“dig, excavate”)) and zijl (“discharge sluice”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Delfziel.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Delfzijl n
- A city and former municipality of Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands.