Éierchen
Luxembourgish
editPronunciation
editEtymology 1
editFrom rebracketing of Néierchen, diminutive of Néier, archaic form of Nier (“kidney”). Perhaps reinforced by association with etymology 2 because kidneys may look like little ears. The neuter gender is secondary and due to the normal plural use. Compare German Nierchen (“kidney as food”).
Noun
editÉierchen n (plural Éiercher)
Alternative forms
editRelated terms
editEtymology 2
editNoun
editÉierchen n (plural Éiercher)
- diminutive of Ouer (“ear”)