Einsiedeln

English

Etymology

German Einsiedeln, from Middle High German Einsiedelen, originally a dative plural form (with locative effect) of Einsiedler (“hermit”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈʌɪnziːdəln/

Proper noun

Einsiedeln

1. A town and municipality in Schwyz canton, Switzerland, a major Catholic site of pilgrimage.