noun
die Eichel, -n
acorn
Es ist die kleine, harte Frucht einer Eiche, die oft von Tieren wie Eichhörnchen gefressen wird.
Definition & meaning
The word Eichel has two primary meanings in German:
- Botany: It refers to the acorn, which is the fruit of the oak tree (Eiche). It consists of a nut containing a single seed, protected by a tough, leathery shell and surrounded by a woody cupule.
- Anatomy: In medical and anatomical contexts, it refers to the glans, specifically the sensitive, rounded head of the penis (Glans penis) or the glans clitoridis.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Eichel). The plural form is Eicheln.
- Word origin: The word is a diminutive of the Middle High German "eiche" (oak). It literally translates to "little oak" or "oak-fruit." It shares the same Germanic roots as the English word "acorn."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms for the botanical meaning:
Synonyms for the anatomical meaning:
Antonyms:
- There are no direct antonyms for this word as it is a specific noun naming a distinct object or body part.
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Examples
Die Eichel fällt vom Baum.noun
The acorn falls from the tree.
Eine Eichel liegt auf dem Boden.noun
An acorn lies on the ground.
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