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Etymology edit

Probably because one of its functions at invention time was to keep feces (Kot) from the street away from the passengers of the first, quite open cars.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈkoːtˌflyːɡl̩/, /ˈkoːtˌflyːɡəl/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Kotflügel m (strong, genitive Kotflügels, plural Kotflügel)

  1. fender (United States), mudguard (British)

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