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Football

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtbɔ(ː)l/

“Football” is a German word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. the kind of ball used in American football
  2. the game of American football

Etymology

Borrowed from English football. Doublet of the calque Fußball (“association football”).

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