Erbel

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • Erber, Erpel (parts of Moselle Franconian)
  • Elber (parts of western Ripuarian)

Etymology

From Middle High German ertber(e). Compare German Erdbeere. The preserved, unassimilated /ʀ/ in Ripuarian shows that the -t- must have been lost rather early.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛʀbəl/

Noun

Erbel f (plural Erbele) (most of Ripuarian, parts of Moselle Franconian)

  1. strawberry

See also

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