German

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Etymology

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From Low German Queller, from Middle Low German queller, quelder. Cognate with Dutch kwelder (salt marsh). Probably from quellen (to soak, swell with water) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkvɛlər/, [ˈkʋɛ.lɐ]

Noun

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Queller m (strong, genitive Quellers, plural (rare) Queller)

  1. glasswort, pickleweed (Salicornia, kind of edible plant growing in salt marsh)
    Synonym: Seespargel

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