Éierchen
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Luxembourgish[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From rebracketing of Néierchen, diminutive of Néier, archaic form of Nier (“kidney”). Perhaps reinforced by association with etymology 2 because kidneys may look like little ears. The neuter gender is secondary and due to the normal plural use. Compare German Nierchen (“kidney as food”).
Noun[edit]
Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
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Related terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Noun[edit]
Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
- Diminutive of Ouer (“ear”)