German

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Bärwurz

Etymology

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From Bär (bear) +‎ Wurz (root). Compare English bearwort.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛːrˌvʊrts/, [ˈbɛ(ː)ɐ̯-], [ˈbeːɐ̯-], [-ˌvʊʁt͡s], [-ˌvʊɐ̯t͡s], [-ˌʋ-]
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  • Hyphenation: Bär‧wurz

Noun

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Bärwurz f (genitive Bärwurz, no plural) or
Bärwurz (less common) m (strong, genitive Bärwurzes, no plural)

  1. baldmoney, spignel (Meum athamanticum)

Usage notes

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  • Originally and predominantly feminine, but masculine use is also found.

Declension

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Noun

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Bärwurz m (strong, genitive Bärwurzes, plural Bärwurze)

  1. a Bavarian liquor made from the above plant

Declension

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