Bühel

German

Alternative forms

• Bühl

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German bühel, from Old High German buhil. This word has always been spread in the Upper German language area, competing with Hügel in the north, but its further etymology is unknown.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbyːəl/
• Hyphenation: Bü‧hel

Noun

Bühel m (genitive Bühels, plural Bühel)

1. (dated or regional) hill

   Synonyms: Anhöhe, Buckel, Hügel

Further reading

• “Bühel” in Duden online
• “Bühel” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.