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Etymology edit

Jakob +‎ -s- +‎ Leiter

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈjaːkɔpsˌlaɪ̯tɐ/
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Noun edit

Jakobsleiter f (genitive Jakobsleiter, plural Jakobsleitern)

  1. (botany) Jacob's ladder
    Synonym: Himmelsleiter
  2. (nautical) Jacob's ladder

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