Myrtendorn

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Myrte (“myrtle”) +‎ -n- +‎ Dorn (“thorn”)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmʏɐ̯tən.dɔɐ̯n/
  • Hyphenation: Myr‧ten‧dorn

Noun[edit]

Myrtendorn m (strong, genitive Myrtendornes or Myrtendorns, plural Myrtendorne) (obsolete)

  1. holly, European holly (Ilex or Ilex aquifolium)
    Synonym: Stechpalme (see it for more synonyms)
  2. knee holly, butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
    Synonym: Mäusedorn

Declension[edit]

Declension of Myrtendorn [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Myrtendorn die Myrtendorne
genitive eines des Myrtendornes, Myrtendorns der Myrtendorne
dative einem dem Myrtendorn, Myrtendorne1 den Myrtendornen
accusative einen den Myrtendorn die Myrtendorne

1Now rare, see notes.

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