Schuppe

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃʊpə/

noun
Definitions
  • scale keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals
  • piece of dandruff; and in the plural: dandruff

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German schuoppe, schuppe, schuope inherited from Old High German scuopa, scuobba.

Origin

Old High German

scuopa, scuobba

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