German

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Etymology

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From Bohne (bean) +‎ -n- +‎ Stange (pole).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈboːnənˌʃtaŋə/
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Noun

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Bohnenstange f (genitive Bohnenstange, plural Bohnenstangen)

  1. beanpole; a thin pole for supporting bean vines
  2. (informal) beanpole; a tall, thin person

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