No. 3,388 in German
horst
"Horst" in German refers to a "nest," often of birds, or a raised block of land in geology.
In a sentence
Der Horst der Turmfalken ist auf dem Felsen.
The kestrels' nest is on the rock.
In this sentence, 'Horst' refers to a bird's nest, used in its biological meaning.
Horst ist ein häufiger deutscher Männername.
Horst is a common German male name.
Here, 'Horst' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Der geologische Horst steht prominent in der Landschaft.
The geological horst stands prominently in the landscape.
In this sentence, 'Horst' describes a raised geological structure, showing its scientific usage.
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