Fernrohr

== German == === Etymology === Compound of fern (“far”) +‎ Rohr (“tube”), a loose calque of Dutch verrekijker. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfɛʁnˌʁoːɐ̯/ === Noun === Fernrohr n (strong, genitive Fernrohres or Fernrohrs, plural Fernrohre) telescope Synonym: Teleskop ==== Usage notes ==== Although there is no technical distinction between Fernrohr and Teleskop, the former is commonly used for terrestrial, the latter for astronomic telescopes. ==== Declension ==== ==== Hyponyms ==== Zielfernrohr ==== Related terms ==== Fernglas === Further reading === “Fernrohr” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache “Fernrohr” in Duden online