veenkolonie

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈveːn.koːˌloː.ni/

noun
Definitions
  • A settlement that arose as a result of peat excavation.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish veen (peat, bog) + Dutch, Flemish kolonie (colony).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kolonie

Gloss

colony

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