Updike
/ˈʌpdaɪk/
Updike proper noun: a surname from Dutch.
Proper noun
Updike
- A surname from Dutch.
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Forms of Updike
| alternative form | Updyke |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Opdyck |
| alternative form | Opdike |
Origin of Updike
From Dutch Opdijk.
Words formed from Updike
Questions about Updike
- What does Updike mean?
- Updike means a surname from Dutch.
- What part of speech is Updike?
- Updike is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Updike?
- Updike is pronounced /ˈʌpdaɪk/.
Words near Updike in the dictionary
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