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Steen

American  
[steyn] / steɪn /

noun

  1. Jan 1626–79, Dutch painter.


Steen 1 British  
/ stɪən /

noun

  1. (in South Africa) the white grape variety known elsewhere as Chenin Blanc

  2. any of the white wines made from this grape

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Steen 2 British  
/ steɪn /

noun

  1. Jan (jɑn). 1626–79, Dutch genre painter

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Steen

Afrikaans

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Aydan Steen, a linebacker, delivered seven solo tackles in a opening win, followed by four more solo tackles against Corona Centennial.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

At the end, he was cultivating his garden, literally and figuratively, especially at Het Steen, the country house he purchased in 1635 for his retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Van der Steen, however, is the love of his life.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, 2026

Ron Steen:, external Wrote for the likes of the Guardian, Wisden Cricketer and Cricinfo and was a former deputy sports editor of the Sunday Times.

From BBC Dec. 18, 2025

Otto Brahe died on 9 May 1571, just 58 years old, and left his main property at Knudstrup jointly to his two eldest sons, Tycho and Steen.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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