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German
Etymology
Attested 15th century, perhaps older. Equivalent to Zotte + -el (diminutive suffix).
Pronunciation
Noun
Zottel f (genitive Zottel, plural Zotteln)
- a flock of hair or fur clotted by moisture, dirt etc.
- Synonym: Zotte
Der Eisbär stieg aus dem Wasser und schüttelte seine nassen Zotteln.- The polar bear got out of the water and shook his wet fur.
- (by extension) a strand of unkempt, thin, or otherwise unattractive hair
- Synonym: Strähne
Die paar Zotteln, die er noch auf dem Kopf hat, kann er sich auch bald abrasieren.- (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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