Maulwurf

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Etymology[edit]

A compound of words meaning "mound" and "thrower" (compare werfen), later remodelled due to confusion with Maul (mouth). More at mouldwarp.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmaʊ̯lˌvʊʁf/
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  • Hyphenation: Maul‧wurf

Noun[edit]

Maulwurf m (strong, genitive Maulwurfes or Maulwurfs, plural Maulwürfe, feminine Maulwürfin)

  1. mole (small, burrowing insectivore of the family Talpidae)
  2. (figurative) mole (internal spy)
    Synonyms: U-Boot, Spitzel

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