Segge
German
editEtymology
editCa. 1700, from German Low German Segge, from Middle Low German segge, from Old Saxon *seggi, from Proto-West Germanic *sagi, from Proto-Germanic *sagjaz. Cognate with Dutch zegge, West Frisian sigge, English sedge, Scots seg.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editSegge f (genitive Segge, plural Seggen)
Usage notes
edit- Chiefly found in specialist use for specific plants of this genus. As a general, popular term for similar-looking grasses use Sauergras or Riedgras.
Declension
editGerman Low German
editAlternative forms
editEtymology 1
editFrom Middle Low German segge, from Old Saxon *seggi, from Proto-Germanic *sagjaz. More at sedge.
Noun
editSegge f (plural Seggen)
- sedge (reed)
Etymology 2
editFrom Middle Low German segge.
Noun
editSegge f (plural Seggen)
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