Zottel

== German == === Etymology === Attested 15th century, perhaps older. Equivalent to Zotte +‎ -el (diminutive suffix). === Pronunciation === === Noun === Zottel f (genitive Zottel, plural Zotteln) a flock of hair or fur clotted by moisture, dirt etc. Synonym: Zotte (by extension) a strand of unkempt, thin, or otherwise unattractive hair Synonym: Strähne ==== Declension ====