flattern

Pronunciation: /ˈfla.tərn/

“flattern” is a German word. Its meaning in English:

verb

to flutter

Etymology

Early New High German flatern, from Middle High German vladeren, probably related to Falter (“moth”). Compare Dutch fladderen, Lithuanian plazdė́ti (“to flutter, beat the wings vigorously”), Latvian pledināt (“to move the wings”).

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