Becken

German (Berlin)

/ˈbɛkən/

noun
Definitions
  • basin, wide bowl
  • a swimming pool or other artificial pool
  • (geology) basin
  • (anatomy) pelvis
  • (musical instrument) cymbal

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German becken inherited from Old High German becki derived from Latin *baccīnum.

Origin

Latin

*baccīnum

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