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Kiebitz.

northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkiːbɪt͡s/
  1. northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

    masculine · strong
  2. any bird of the Vanellus subfamily of medium-sized wading birds belonging to the family Charadriidae

    masculine · strong
  3. a type of ultralight airplane, Platzer Kiebitz

    masculine · strong
  4. a type of biplane, Focke Wulf S 24 Kiebitz

    masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German *kibitz, a Central German byform of gībitz(e), whence Bavarian Geibitz. Further cognate with Middle Low German kī̆vit, kī̆wit. All ultimately onomatopoeic.

noun/ˈkiːbɪt͡s/
  1. kibitzer, bystander (person who watches, possibly giving unwanted comments, especially a card game, but also work being done etc.)

    masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

Backformation from kiebitzen, which see for more.

name/ˈkiːbɪt͡s/
  1. a village and surrounding recreation area, officially part of Falkenberg, southern Brandenburg, Germany

    neuter · proper-noun
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German Kywicz, from Old Sorbian.

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