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Etymology

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From Zirbel (pine) +‎ Drüse (gland), calque of Ancient Greek κωνάριον (kōnárion, pineal gland), from κῶνος (kônos, pine cone).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sɪʁbəldʁyːzə/
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Noun

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Zirbeldrüse f (genitive Zirbeldrüse, plural Zirbeldrüsen)

  1. pineal gland

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