German

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Etymology

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From Old High German ochsenzunga. Equivalent to Ochse +‎ -n- +‎ Zunge.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈʔɔksənˌt͡sʊŋə], [ˈʔɔksn̩ˌt͡sʊŋə]
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Noun

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Ochsenzunge f (genitive Ochsenzunge, plural Ochsenzungen)

  1. tongue of an ox
  2. bugloss or alkanet, Anchusa sensu lato gen. et spp.
  3. beefsteak mushroom, Fistulina hepatica
    Synonyms: Leberreischling, Leberpilz

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