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Luxembourgish
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From rebracketing of Néierchen, diminutive of Néier, archaic form of Nier (“kidney”). Perhaps reinforced by association with etymology 2 because kidneys may look like little ears. The neuter gender is secondary and due to the normal plural use. Compare German Nierchen (“kidney as food”).
Noun
Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
- (chiefly in the plural) kidney (as food)
Etymology 2
From Ouer + -chen.
Noun
Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
- diminutive of Ouer (“ear”)