Puder

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French poudre. Doublet of Pulver.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpuːdɐ/
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  • Rhymes: -uːdɐ

Noun

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Puder m or n (strong, genitive Puders, plural Puder)

  1. powder (for cosmetic purposes)

Usage notes

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  • The more general word for “powder” is Pulver.
  • The use as a neuter (perhaps influenced by Pulver n) is considered colloquial by some authorities, but is well attestable in edited texts. In the vernaculars of northern and central Germany, Puder is predominantly neuter.

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