Hain

See also: hain and häin

German

Etymology

A Central German form spread by Luther, from Middle High German hagen, from Old High German hagan. Compare the closely related Hag.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /haɪ̯n/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯n
  • Homophone: Hein

Noun

Hain m (genitive Hains or Haines, plural Haine)

  1. (chiefly literary, poetic) grove; woods; small forest

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Further reading

  • Hain in Duden online
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