Schnabel

/ˈʃnɑbəl/ noun

Definition

A bird's beak or bill; also used as a surname, particularly in German-speaking regions.

Etymology

From German 'Schnabel' (beak), related to Middle High German. It's a German word adopted into English, particularly used in ornithological or casual contexts.

Kelly Says

Schnabel is a delightfully specific word for 'beak' that German has—English just uses 'beak' for everything from parrots to robins, but German distinguishes with Schnabel! It shows how languages carve up the world differently.

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