Griffel

== German == === Etymology === From Middle High German griffel, from Old High German griffil. By surface analysis, Griff +‎ -el. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡʁɪfl̩/ === Noun === Griffel m (strong, genitive Griffels, plural Griffel) stylus, pen, slate pencil (an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards) (botany) style Synonym: (more formal; scientific) Stylus (colloquial, usually in the plural) finger, mitt Nimm deine Griffel weg von meinem Kirschkuchen! ― Don't touch my cherry pie with your fingers! ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Griffel” in Duden online “Griffel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache