morgenstern
Morgenstern (noun) means a medieval war club or mace whose head is studded with spikes, resembling a spiked ball. Example: “The museum displayed a morgenstern alongside other medieval close-combat weapons.”
How to use morgenstern
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spiked club or mace used in medieval warfare, nicknamed after the morning star for its spiky, radiating look.
Word forms
morgensterns plural
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The museum displayed a _____ alongside other medieval close-combat weapons.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Morgenstern, literally "morning star," a poetic name for the spiked weapon.
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What does “morgenstern” mean?
The word “morgenstern” means a medieval war club or mace whose head is studded with spikes, resembling a spiked ball. In plain terms, a spiked club or mace used in medieval warfare, nicknamed after the morning star for its spiky, radiating look.
How do you use “morgenstern” in a sentence?
Here is “morgenstern” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a morgenstern alongside other medieval close-combat weapons.”
What part of speech is “morgenstern”?
“Morgenstern” is a noun.
Where does the word “morgenstern” come from?
The word “morgenstern” comes from German. Borrowed from German Morgenstern, literally "morning star," a poetic name for the spiked weapon.
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