Brachse

German

Etymology

From Middle High German brahsem, Old High German brahsmo, brahsma. See Brasse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁaksə/
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Noun

Brachse f (genitive Brachse, plural Brachsen)

  1. (regional, Southern German, Austria, Switzerland) Alternative form of Brasse (carp beam)

Usage notes

  • The form Brasse is overall about eight times commoner than Brachse.[1] However, the latter is used regionally and is also sometimes preferred in scientific contexts.

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