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Kabel

Pronunciation: /ˈkaːbəl/

“Kabel” is a German word. Its 3 meanings in English:

noun

  1. cable (electronic wire)
  2. telegram
  3. thick rope

Etymology

From Middle High German kabel, which is borrowed via Middle Low German from Middle Dutch cabel (“thick rope”), itself from northern French câble. The contemporary sense is from English cable, which see for more.

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