German

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Geäfter is labeled in the lower image

Etymology

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ge- +‎ After in its original sense of ‘rear, behind’

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈʔɛftɐ/
  • Hyphenation: Ge‧äf‧ter

Noun

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Geäfter n (strong, genitive Geäfters, plural Geäfter)

  1. (hunting) dewclaw of a hoofed animal such as a deer or wild boar

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