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Schnorchel.

snorkel (underwater breathing tube)

10 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʃnɔʁçəl/[ˈʃnɔʁ.çl̩][ˈʃnɔɐ̯-][-çəl]
  1. snorkel (underwater breathing tube)

    masculine · strong
  2. submarine snorkel, snort

    masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

Early 20th century, deverbal from Low German schnorgeln, snörgeln (“to snore, snuffle”, attested 19th century). So called because of the stertorous sound. Related to schnarchen (“to snore”). Doublet of obsolete Schnörchel (“a certain disease of pigeons”).

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