German

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Etymology

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rot (red) +‎ Schwanz (tail).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʁoːtˌʃvant͡s/
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  • Hyphenation: Rot‧schwanz

Noun

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Rotschwanz m (strong, genitive Rotschwanzes, plural Rotschwänze, diminutive Rotschwänzchen n)

  1. redstart (bird of the genus Phoenicurus)
  2. pale tussock moth (Calliteara pudibunda)

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