Zottel
Appearance
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Attested 15th century, perhaps older. Equivalent to Zotte + -el (diminutive suffix).
Pronunciation
[edit]Audio: (file)
Noun
[edit]Zottel f (genitive Zottel, plural Zotteln)
- a flock of hair or fur clotted by moisture, dirt etc.
- Synonym: Zotte
- Der Eisbär stieg aus dem Wasser und schüttelte seine nassen Zotteln.
- The polar bear got out of the water and shook his wet fur.
- (by extension) a strand of unkempt, thin, or otherwise unattractive hair
- Synonym: Strähne
- Die paar Zotteln, die er noch auf dem Kopf hat, kann er sich auch bald abrasieren.
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