Schachtelhalm

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German

Schachtelhalm

Etymology

Schachtel (box) +‎ Halm (stalk)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃaxtl̩ˌhalm/
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Noun

Schachtelhalm m (strong, genitive Schachtelhalmes or Schachtelhalms, plural Schachtelhalme, diminutive Schachtelhälmchen n)

  1. horsetail (plant)
    Synonyms: Kannenkraut, Zinnkraut

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