Ouereschmalz

Luxemburgeois

/ˈəʊ̯əʀəˌʃmɑlt͡s/

noun
Definitions
  • earwax

Etymology

Compound from Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch Ouer (ear) + Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch Schmalz (grease).

Origin

Luxemburgeois

Schmalz

Gloss

grease

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

  • ōra Old High German
  • smalz Middle High German
  • Ouer Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
  • Ouerrank Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
  • Schmalz Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch