name
Rapunzel
ruh-PUHN-zuhl
Rapunzel (name) means the heroine of a German fairy tale who is locked in a tower and lets down her extremely long hair so a prince can climb up to rescue her. Example: “She has hair so long her friends joke she should be called Rapunzel.”
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The heroine of a German fairy tale who is locked in a tower and lets down her extremely long hair so a prince can climb up to rescue her.
"She has hair so long her friends joke she should be called Rapunzel."
noun
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A salad plant (also called corn salad or mâche) with small, tender leaves.
"The chef topped the dish with a handful of rapunzel leaves."
How to use Rapunzel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the fairy-tale princess with impossibly long hair; less commonly, a small salad green.
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- Plural
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Etymology
From German Rapunzel, originally the name of a lettuce-like salad plant that appears in the fairy tale itself.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Rapunzel” mean?
The word “Rapunzel” means the heroine of a German fairy tale who is locked in a tower and lets down her extremely long hair so a prince can climb up to rescue her. In plain terms, usually the fairy-tale princess with impossibly long hair; less commonly, a small salad green.
How do you pronounce “Rapunzel”?
“Rapunzel” is pronounced ruh-PUHN-zuhl (/ɹəˈpʌnzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rapunzel” in a sentence?
Here is “Rapunzel” used in a sentence: “She has hair so long her friends joke she should be called Rapunzel.”
What part of speech is “Rapunzel”?
Depending on how it is used, “Rapunzel” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Rapunzel” come from?
The word “Rapunzel” comes from German. From German Rapunzel, originally the name of a lettuce-like salad plant that appears in the fairy tale itself.
How many meanings does “Rapunzel” have?
“Rapunzel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the heroine of a German fairy tale who is locked in a tower and lets down her extremely long hair so a prince can climb up to rescue her.
