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Knauf
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German
Etymology
From de gmh knouf, from de goh knouf, from de gem-pro *knaupaz, one of several kn- words related to gem-pro *knuttô knot.
Cognate with nl knoop. Also related with de Knopf, nl knop and further with de Knubbel, nl knobbel, en knob.
Pronunciation
de /knaʊ̯f/
de De-Knauf.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de aʊ̯f 1
Noun
m,(e)s,^e
knob, doorknob, stud
Usage notes
Though generally understood, the word is rare in some regions, including western Germany. de Knopf or de Türknopf is used instead.
Declension
m,(e)s,^e
Derived terms
de Türknauf
Further reading