German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German sweif, from Old High German sweif; related to schweifen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ʃvaɪ̯f]
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Noun

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Schweif m (strong, genitive Schweifes or Schweifs, plural Schweife)

  1. tail (of animal, comet)
    Synonym: Schwanz

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