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German
Etymology
From archaic Hamme + -chen, chiefly through Central Franconian Hämmche. Further from Middle High German hamme, from Old High German hamma, from Proto-Germanic *hammō.
Pronunciation
Noun
Hämmchen n (strong, genitive Hämmchens, plural Hämmchen)
- (regional, Rhineland, cooking) pork knuckle
- Synonyms: (northern and central Germany) Eisbein; (Austro-Bavarian) Schweinshaxe
Declension