Eifel
English
Etymology
Named after the Eifelgau, a Frankish gau from late antiquity. The name's meaning is disputed; see Eifel.
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German
Etymology
From Middle High German Eifele, from Old High German Eiffila. Further origin unknown.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯fəl/, [ˈʔaɪ̯.fl̩]
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Proper noun
die Eifel f (proper noun, usually definite, definite genitive der Eifel)
- Eifel (large, relatively low mountain range in northwestern Rhineland-Palatinate and southwestern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
Descendants
- English: Eifel
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