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Etymology

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Compound of rug +‎ -en- +‎ wervel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrʏ.ɣə(n)ˌʋɛr.vəl/
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  • Hyphenation: rug‧gen‧wer‧vel

Noun

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ruggenwervel m (plural ruggenwervels, diminutive ruggenwerveltje n)

  1. vertebra of the back