An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Rapunzel

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, R (1891)
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Friedrich Kluge2510631An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, R — Rapunzel1891John Francis Davis

​ Rapunzel, m., ‘rampion, corn-salad,’ ModHG. only, not from Lat. rapunculus, but rather an extended form from MidLat. rapunciun (Fr. raiponce, comp. Du. rapunsje), whence also Ital. ramponzolo; comp. further E. rampion. Allied to Lat. rapa (see Rübe).

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