Masculine

knobbel

Meaning

(masculine) knob, knot, lump
(figuratively, masculine) an aptitude for something

zwelling

verdikking

opzwelling

tubercle

tuberositat

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/knɔbəl/

Inherited from Middle Dutch

knobbe

In summary

From Middle Dutch knobbe, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *knappô (“button”), one of many kn- words related to *knuttô (“a knot”). Compare regional German Knubbel as well as Knopf (“button”).

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