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Hendl.

chicken, especially one that is young

5 characters1 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/hɛndl̩/[ˈhe̞nd̥l̩]Austria, Bavaria, Southern-Germany
  1. chicken, especially one that is young

    Austria · Bavaria · mixed · neuter · strong
  2. roasted chicken

    Austria · Bavaria · mixed · neuter · strong
Where this word comes from

Via Bavarian Hendl from Middle High German hendl, hendel, henel, from Old High German *henil, diminutive of Old High German hano (“cock, rooster”), equivalent to Hahn + -el.

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