Leidsche Rijn

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested in the 17th century. Derived from the name of a canal, the name of which derives in turn from the toponym Leiden and the hydronym Rijn.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • Hyphenation: Leid‧sche Rijn

Proper noun[edit]

Leidsche Rijn n

  1. A neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.