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Schuko

The English word “Schuko” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. A type of electrical socket (or plug), consisting of two round holes (or pins) with ground contacts on top and bottom.

Etymology

Short for German Schutzkontakt (safety socket) from Schutz (“protection”), + Kontakt (“contact”)

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