German

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Etymology

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From rot (red) +‎ Auge (eye). Compare Luxembourgish Routa.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈroːtˌaʊ̯ɡə/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Rot‧au‧ge

Noun

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Rotauge n (mixed, genitive Rotauges, plural Rotaugen)

  1. roach (Rutilus rutilus)
    Synonym: Plötze

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