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Griffel
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griffel
German
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Etymology
From de gmh griffel, from de goh griffil. de Griff -el.
Pronunciation
de /ˈɡʁɪfl̩/
de De-Griffel.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m
stylus, pen, slate pencil an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards
de botany style
de Stylus<q:more formal; scientific>
de colloquial usually in the plural finger, mitt
de Nimm deine Griffel weg von meinem Kirschkuchen! Don't touch my cherry pie with your fingers!
Declension
m
Further reading
de Fingers Plant anatomy Writing instruments