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Speik
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German
Etymology
From de gmh spīk, which was transferred from de fr spic lavender because of the similar fragrance and use of both plants.
Pronunciation
de /ʃpaɪ̯k/
de De-Speik.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,(e)s
Alpine valerian, valerian spikenard the Alpine plant Valeriana celtica species used in perfumery
Declension
m,(e)s
Further reading
de Echter Speik
de Honeysuckle family plants