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Etymology
By dissimilation from Latin calamellus, diminutive of calamus (“reed”). Doublet of caramel, a borrowing via Portuguese.
Pronunciation
Noun
caramell m (plural caramells)
- icicle
- stalactite
- Synonym: estalactita
- candle drippings
- snuff (burnt part of a candle wick)
- twine
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