Schnorchel
See also: schnorchel
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Schnorchel
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Etymology edit
Early 20th century, deverbal from Low German schnorgeln, snörgeln (“to snore, snuffle”, attested 19th century). So called because of the stertorous sound. Related with schnarchen (“to snore”). Doublet of obsolete Schnörchel (“a certain disease of pigeons”).
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Schnorchel m (strong, genitive Schnorchels, plural Schnorchel)
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Declension of Schnorchel [masculine, strong]
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- “Schnorchel” in Duden online