Wimpertierchen

German (Berlin)

[ˈvɪmpɐˌtiːɐ̯çn̩]

noun
Definitions
  • ciliate
  • paramecium

Etymology

Compound from German Wimper (lash) + German Tierchen (little animal, little animal creature).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Tierchen

Gloss

little animal, little animal creature

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