German

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle High German balz, also balzer (courtship, mop of hair, ponytail), attested from the 14th century onwards. Compare Middle High German balzieren (to tie one's hair into a ponytail). Further etymology unknown. Possibly linked to Proto-Germanic *baltijaz.

Noun

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Balz f (genitive Balz, plural Balzen)

  1. (zoology) courtship display
    Synonym: Paarungsspiel
  2. (zoology) mating season
    Synonym: Paarungszeit
Declension
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Further reading

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  • Balz” in Duden online

Etymology 2

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Proper noun

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Balz

  1. a diminutive of the male given name Balthasar