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Etymology

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Compound of Wind +‎ Fahne. First attested in the 17th century.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Windfahne f (genitive Windfahne, plural Windfahnen, diminutive Windfähnchen n or Windfähnlein n)

  1. weather vane, weathervane
    Synonym: Wetterfahne

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Descendants

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  • Dutch: windvaan (calque)
  • Esperanto: ventoflago (calque)