Vliek

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as fleke in 1335. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch vleke (“wing”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from a diminutive form of Middle Dutch vlake (“screen, wicker”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vlik/
• Hyphenation: Vliek
• Rhymes: -ik

Proper noun

Vliek n

1. A hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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