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Griffel.

stylus, pen, slate pencil (an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡʁɪfl̩/
  1. stylus, pen, slate pencil (an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards)

    masculine · strong
  2. style

    masculine · strong
  3. finger, mitt

    colloquial · masculine · plural-normally · strong
    Nimm deine Griffel weg von meinem Kirschkuchen!
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German griffel, from Old High German griffil. By surface analysis, Griff + -el.

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