Düne
English
German
Etymology
Via Middle Low German from Middle Dutch dūne. Middle Dutch origin is assured by the German -ü- (compare Süden). The more common Middle Low German form was dûne (with a back vowel -u-); this form may be originally Low German or an earlier borrowing from Dutch. Compare modern Dutch duin.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdyːnə/
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Declension
Derived terms
- Wanderdüne
Further reading
- Düne in Duden online
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