German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German gewehse, variant of commoner gewahs. Collective formation from the root of wachsen (to grow). Compare Dutch gewas.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈvɛks/
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Noun

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Gewächs n (strong, genitive Gewächses, plural Gewächse)

  1. plant
    Synonym: Pflanze
  2. (figurative) a person who has been raised in a given region or educated in a given institution, especially a young talent
  3. (medicine, dated) ulcer, tumor
    Synonyms: Geschwür, Geschwulst, Wucherung, Tumor

Usage notes

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  • Including fungi in the term Pflanze is highly informal. With Gewächs it is more acceptable to include fungi.

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