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Etymology

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From Middle High German almuʒ, ultimately from Medieval Latin almutia (hood, cowl), of unknown origin. Compare Latin amictus (clothed, veiled).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmʏt͡sə/
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Noun

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Mütze f (genitive Mütze, plural Mützen, diminutive Mützchen n or Mützlein n)

  1. cap
  2. bonnet, reticulum, the second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
    Synonyms: Netzmagen, Haube

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Descendants

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  • Kashubian: mùca

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