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Jungfernkranz
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German
Etymology
de :af Jungfer<t:virgin> Kranz<t:wreath>
From de Jungfer virgin Kranz wreath.
Pronunciation
de /ˈjʊŋfərnˌkran(t)s/ [ˈjʊŋ.fɐnˌkʁant͡s]
de De-Jungfernkranz.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,,^e
de chiefly historical a wreath, chaplet, garland, usually of myrtle, worn by maidens at festivals
de Myrtenkranz
Usage notes
The tradition is now restricted to brides and girls going to First Communion (except perhaps as part of certain traditional costumes in folklore).
Declension
m,,^e
See also
de Brautkranz
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