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Zottel.

a flock of hair or fur clotted by moisture, dirt etc.

6 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun

  1. a flock of hair or fur clotted by moisture, dirt etc.

    feminine
    Der Eisbär stieg aus dem Wasser und schüttelte seine nassen Zotteln.

  2. a strand of unkempt, thin, or otherwise unattractive hair

    broadly · feminine
    Die paar Zotteln, die er noch auf dem Kopf hat, kann er sich auch bald abrasieren.
Where this word comes from

Attested 15th century, perhaps older. Equivalent to Zotte + -el (diminutive suffix).

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