Fussel

German

Etymology

From Middle High German visel m., f. The modern form with -u- is a Central German variant. Further origin unknown. Probably related to Faser. Compare in particular Dutch vezel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfʊsl̩/, /ˈfʊsəl/
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Noun

Fussel m, f, n (genitive Fussels or Fussel or Fussels, plural Fusseln)

  1. fluff, lint of fabric, wool, etc.

Usage notes

  • Some dictionaries give the word as exclusively or chiefly feminine, but the masculine gender seems now predominant.

Declension

Masculine
Feminine
Neuter

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • fusselig
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