Böller

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See also: boller, Boller, bøller, and böllér

German

Etymology

From Middle High German pöler or boler, originally referring to a mortar or catapult, from Middle High German boln (to throw, to cast), with the focus over time shifting towards the sound being made.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbœlɐ/
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Noun

Böller m (strong, genitive Böllers, plural Böller)

  1. firecracker
    Synonym: Feuerwerkskörper m
    Brot statt BöllerBread instead of firecrackers (campaign slogan asking to donate money for the hungry instead of spending it on fireworks)
  2. a gun or cannon used for salutes

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Further reading

  • Böller” in Duden online
  • Böller” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache