Maulwurf
German
Etymology
From a word with the meaning of hill (compare dialectal Mugel (“hillock”)), not related with Maul (“mouth”). More at mouldwarp.
Pronunciation
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Noun
Maulwurf m (genitive Maulwurfes, plural Maulwürfe)
- mole (small, burrowing insectivore of the family Talpidae)
- mole (internal spy)
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Further reading
- “Maulwurf” in Duden online