Roosevelt

English

Etymology

Dutch roos (rose) + veld (field)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹoʊ.zə.vɛlt/, /ˈɹoʊ.zə.vəlt/
  • ROWS - uh - velt

Proper noun

Roosevelt

  1. An American surname of Dutch origin, derived from words meaning rose and open country; borne by two Presidents of U.S.
  2. (chiefly US) A male given name given in honor of the Presidents.

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