Biwak
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See also: biwak
German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from French bivac, dated form of bivouac, from Alemannic German Biiwacht (“auxiliary watch or guard”). Doublet of dated German Beiwacht, Beiwache.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Biwak n (strong, genitive Biwaks, plural Biwaks or Biwake)
- (chiefly military, mountaineering) bivouac (temporary encampment under the open sky or in small tents)
Declension[edit]
Declension of Biwak [neuter, strong]