Barren

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German barre, from Old French barre.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbarən/, , ,
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  • Homophones: Bahn, Bahren (some speakers, chiefly in casual speech)

Noun

Barren m (strong, genitive Barrens, plural Barren)

  1. (metallurgy) bar, ingot
  2. (gymnastics) parallel bars

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