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Brooklyn

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Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɹʊk.lən/
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Meaning & History

Name of a borough of New York City, originally derived from the Dutch town of Breukelen meaning either "broken land" (from Dutch breuk) or "marsh land" (from Dutch broek).

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Given Name DescendantsBrooklyn, Brooklynn(English)

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art museums in the US, boroughs of New York, colleges or universities
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Entry updated November 16, 2019

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