Radiergummi

German (Berlin)

/ʁaˈdiːɐˌɡʊmi/

noun
Definitions
  • eraser, rubber something used to erase pencil (or sometimes pen, etc.) markings

Etymology

Compound from German radieren (rub out, erase) + German Gummi (rubber, gum, brand name of German candy).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Gummi

Gloss

rubber, gum, brand name of German candy

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