German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German gespunst.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈʃpɪnst/
  • Hyphenation: Ge‧spinst
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Noun

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Gespinst n (strong, genitive Gespinstes or Gespinsts, plural Gespinste)

  1. spun yarn
  2. web, tissue, cocoon

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