Voorhees
US/ˈvɔɹhiz/
Voorhees proper noun: a surname from Dutch.
Proper noun
Voorhees (countable and uncountable, plural Voorheeses)
- A surname from Dutch.
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- A census-designated place in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States.
- A township in Camden County, New Jersey.
Forms of Voorhees
| plural | Voorheeses |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Voorheis |
| alternative form | Voorhies |
| alternative form | Voorhes |
| alternative form | Voorhis |
| alternative form | Vorhies |
Origin of Voorhees
Anglicization of Dutch (van) voor Hees (“(from) before Hees”).
Words formed from Voorhees
Phrases with Voorhees
Questions about Voorhees
- What does Voorhees mean?
- Voorhees means a surname from Dutch.
- What part of speech is Voorhees?
- Voorhees is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Voorhees?
- Voorhees is pronounced /ˈvɔɹhiz/ (US).
Words near Voorhees in the dictionary
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