Sichel

German

Etymology

From Middle High German sichel, from Old High German sihhila, from a Western Proto-Germanic *sikilō, borrowed from Latin sīcilis or secula. Compare Dutch sikkel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɪçl̩/

• Audio:

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Noun

Sichel f (genitive Sichel, plural Sicheln)

1. sickle
2. crescent (shape of the moon and some planets when partially illuminated)

Derived terms

• sichelförmig
• sicheln

See also

• Sense f

Further reading

• “Sichel” in Duden online

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Hunsrik

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsiçl̩/

Noun

Sichel f (plural Sichle, diminutive Sichelche)

1. sickle

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary