Zier

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German ziere, from Old High German ziari. See zieren (to decorate).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡siːɐ̯/
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  • Hyphenation: Zier

Noun

Zier f (genitive Zier, no plural)

  1. (archaic, poetic) ornament; decoration; accessory

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Luxembourgish

Etymology

From the verb zieren.

Pronunciation

Noun

Zier m (uncountable)

  1. meals, board, provisions

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Zier, Dutch sier.

Noun

Zier f

  1. ornament
  2. sweetheart