Hammel

German

Etymology

From Middle High German hamel from Old High German hamal (adjective).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhaml̩/
  • (file)

Noun

Hammel m (genitive Hammels, plural Hammel)

  1. wether (castrated ram)
  2. mutton (sheepflesh, sheepmeat)
  3. jackass (person)

Declension

Synonyms

(wether)

(mutton)

  • Hammelfleisch, Schöpsernes (Austrian), Schöpsenfleisch (Austrian and East Middle German)

Derived terms

See also

  • Hämling (from “Hammel”) (= Eunuch, Kastrat, Verschnittener)

Further reading


Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Hammel, Dutch hamel.

Noun

Hammel m (plural Hammel)

  1. wether, castrated ram
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