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stein1

Pronunciation: /stʌɪn/

Definition of stein

noun

a large earthenware beer mug.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Stein, literally 'stone'

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Definition of stein in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

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stein² Br. Eng
stein in steen (also stein) Br. Eng
Stein, Gertrude Br. Eng
Stein Ger-Eng
über einen Stein fallen in fallen Ger-Eng
mir fällt ein Stein vom Herzen in Stein Ger-Eng

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logomachy

/ ləˈgɒməki

noun

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