Biwak

See also: biwak

German

Etymology

From French bivac, dated form of bivouac, from Alemannic German Biiwacht (“auxiliary watch or guard”). Doublet of dated German Beiwacht, Beiwache.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbiːvak/

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Noun

Biwak n (genitive Biwaks, plural Biwaks or Biwake)

1. (chiefly military, mountaineering) bivouac (temporary encampment under the open sky or in small tents)

Derived terms

• Biwaksack

Related terms

• biwakieren

Further reading

• “Biwak” in Duden online