This is the 8563rd most frequent Dutch word.
honken
The Dutch word "honken" means "to stay put" or "to remain in one place."
Here, 'honken' refers to the sound that geese make.
De ganzen honken bij de vijver.
The geese honk by the pond.
This usage of 'honken' could be idiomatic and depict an action attributed to animals in folklore or sayings, depending on context.
Als honken koeien thuis blijven, zal het weer waarschijnlijk ruig zijn.
When cows honk at home, the weather is likely to be rough.
Here, 'honken' could be fictional or poetic, utilized to imply a sound or action metaphorically or fantastically.