Kaule

German

Etymology

Central German form of Kuhle with diphthongization -ū- → -au- as found in most High German dialects. From Middle High German kūle.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkaʊ̯lə/

Noun

Kaule f (genitive Kaule, plural Kaulen)

  1. (dated) Alternative form of Kuhle

Usage notes

This form of the word is still commonly seen in place names.

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