German
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: German is an adjective meaning An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.
Meaning
An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.
More Meanings
- A social party at which the german is danced.
- (obsolete except in set terms) Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).
- (obsolete except in set terms) Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).
- (obsolete) Closely related, akin.
- (obsolete) A near relative.
Example Sentences
cousin-german
brother-german
The phrase would bee more Germaine.
Wert thou a Leopard, thou wert Germane to the Lion.
Word Forms
- germane
- germans
Synonyms for german
Depending on context, synonyms include germanic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include germanic, dutch, hessian, tak, berlin, federal.
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