Laich

German (Berlin)

/laɪ̯ç/

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) spawn eggs laid in the water by aquatic organisms

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German leich (epic song played on a harp, piece of music).

Origin

Middle High German

leich

Gloss

epic song played on a harp, piece of music

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Cognates and derived terms

  • leih Old High German
  • leich Middle High German