German

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Etymology

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From Glas (glass) +‎ Kugel (ball).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡlaːsˌkuːɡl̩/
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  • Hyphenation: Glas‧ku‧gel

Noun

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Glaskugel f (genitive Glaskugel, plural Glaskugeln)

  1. marble (small glass ball)
    Synonyms: Knicker, Murmel
  2. glass sphere (spherical object made from glass; a bauble, etc.)
  3. crystal ball (large glass ball)
    Synonym: Kristallkugel

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