Wormhout

Wormhout (French pronunciation:; before 1975: Wormhoudt; West Flemish: Wormout) is a commune in the Norddepartment in northern France. Several people in Wormhout still speak West Flemish, a local dialect of Dutch and the traditional language of the region, while French-speakers form a majority, due to centuries of French political and cultural influence.

The town's name is of Germanic origin, meaning "Wormwood."

Neighbouring towns and villages :

• Ledringhem to the south-west, separated by river Peene Becque
• Esquelbecq