Éierchen
Appearance
Luxembourgish
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]From rebracketing of Néierchen, diminutive of Néier, archaic form of Nier (“kidney”). Perhaps reinforced by association with etymology 2 because kidneys may look like little ears. The neuter gender is secondary and due to the normal plural use. Compare German Nierchen (“kidney as food”).
Noun
[edit]Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
Alternative forms
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[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]Noun
[edit]Éierchen n (plural Éiercher)
- diminutive of Ouer (“ear”)