Kanéngchen

Luxembourgish

Etymology

Diminutive of an obsolete *Kanäin with regular velarisation (compare Schwäin). Further from Middle Dutch conijn, from Old French connin, from Latin cunīculus. Cognate with Central Franconian Kneng, German Kanin(chen), Dutch konijn.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaˈneŋχen/, [kɑˈneŋ.ɕən]

Noun

Kanéngchen f (plural Kanéngercher)

1. rabbit