Zottel

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Attested 15th century, perhaps older. Equivalent to Zotte +‎ -el (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Zottel f (genitive Zottel, plural Zotteln)

  1. 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.
  2. (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.
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