Bavarian

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Etymology

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Oachkatzl +‎ Schwoaf

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈoa̯xkat͡sl̩ˌʃwoa̯f]
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Noun

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Oachkatzlschwoaf m (plural Oachkatzlschweaf)

  1. squirrel tail

Usage notes

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  • This word is sometimes used as a shibboleth because it is thought to be difficult to pronounce for non-native speakers.