Ziesel

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German zisel, probably ultimately from Proto-Slavic *sysьlъ. Forms ending in Maus (mouse) were formerly more common: Old High German zisimūs, Middle High German zisemūs, and German Zieselmaus.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Ziesel m (strong, genitive Ziesels, plural Ziesel)

  1. ground squirrel; suslik

References[edit]

  • Ziesel” in Duden online
  • Ziesel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache