Knäuel
German
Etymology
From Middle High German *kniuwel (attested in the form knüel), dissimilation of kliuwel, diminutive of kliuwe, from Old High German kliuwa. Cognate with English clew.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈknɔʏ̯əl/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: Knäu‧el
Noun
Knäuel n or m (genitive Knäuels, plural Knäuel)
Usage notes
- The word is now generally neuter. The masculine is dated or regional.
Declension
Declension of Knäuel
Derived terms
Further reading
- Knäuel in Duden online
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