Kanéngchen

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Luxembourgish

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Etymology

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Diminutive of an obsolete *Kanäin with regular velarisation (compare Schwäin). Further from Middle Dutch conijn, from Old French connin, from Latin cunīculus. Cognate with Central Franconian Kneng, German Kanin(chen), Dutch konijn.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kaˈneŋχen/, [kɑˈneŋ.ɕən]

Noun

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Kanéngchen f (plural Kanéngercher)

  1. rabbit