Knäuel
German
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editFrom Middle High German *kniuwel (attested in the form knüel), dissimilation of kliuwel, diminutive of kliuwe, from Old High German kliuwa. Cognate with English clew.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editKnäuel n or m (strong, genitive Knäuels, plural Knäuel)
Usage notes
edit- The word is now generally neuter. The masculine is dated or regional.
Declension
editDeclension of Knäuel [neuter // masculine, strong]
Derived terms
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