Speik
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German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle High German spīk, which was transferred from French spic (“lavender”) because of the similar fragrance and use of both plants.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Speik m (strong, genitive Speikes or Speiks, plural Speike)
- Alpine valerian, valerian spikenard (the Alpine plant Valeriana celtica used in perfumery)
Declension
[edit]Declension of Speik [masculine, strong]
Further reading
[edit]Echter Speik on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de
- “Speik” in Duden online