German

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Etymology

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Eisen (iron) +‎ Waren (ware(s)). Compare Dutch ijzerwaren.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯zənˌvaːʁən/
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  • Hyphenation: Ei‧sen‧wa‧ren

Noun

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Eisenwaren f pl (plural only)

  1. ironmongery, hardware (fixtures, equipment, tools and devices used for general purpose construction and repair of a structure or object)

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