German

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Etymology

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It is not clear where the name, which appears to mean "nine-killer" (compare neun (nine) and töten (to kill)) comes from.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Neuntöter m (strong, genitive Neuntöters, plural Neuntöter)

  1. red-backed shrike
    Synonym: Rotrückenwürger

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