Kaule

German

Etymology

Central German form of Kuhle with diphthongization -ū- → -au- as found in most High German dialects. From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Middle High German kūle.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkaʊ̯lə/

Noun

Kaule f (genitive Kaule, plural Kaulen)

1. (dated) Alternative form of Kuhle

Usage notes

This form of the word is still commonly seen in place names.