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Etymology

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From Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German [Term?], coined in the 8th century by Karl der Große. By surface analysis, Ostern (Easter) +‎ Mond (moon). Compare English Eastermonth.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈoːstɐmoːnt/
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Proper noun

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Ostermond m (proper noun, strong, genitive Ostermondes or Ostermonds, plural Ostermonde)

  1. (archaic, poetic) April
    Im Ostermond feiert man fast jedes Jahr das Osterfest.
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Declension

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See also

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