Kichererbse

[ˈkɪçɐˌʔɛʁpsə]

/[ˈkɪçɐˌʔɛʁpsə]/ noun

The verdict

“Kichererbse” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Pflanze der Gattung Cicer arietinum

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Index DE-kichererbse · Kichererbse · German

Kichererbse · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "K" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Kichererbse
PropertyValue
HeadwordKichererbse
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkɪçɐˌʔɛʁpsə]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Kichererbse“ im Deutschen

Kichererbseschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Kichererbse is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈkɪçɐˌʔɛʁpsə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Kichererbse, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Kichererbse, spelled K-I-C-H-E-R-E-R-B-S-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pflanze der Gattung Cicer arietinum
  2. 2
    runder, gelber Samen von Cicer arietinum, der als Zutat zu verschiedenen Speisen Verwendung findet

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Kichererbse appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Die Kichererbse wird bereits seit mindestens 8.000 Jahren in Indien, Kleinasien und dem Mittelmeerraum kultiviert.
  2. Aus Kichererbsen lassen sich zahlreiche Gerichte wie Hummus, Falafel, aber auch Eintöpfe herstellen.

Synonyms

Echte KicherFelderbseKicherKickerlingRömische KicherVenuskicherZiesererbse

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Kichererbse"?
"Kichererbse" is spelled K-I-C-H-E-R-E-R-B-S-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkɪçɐˌʔɛʁpsə].
What does "Kichererbse" mean?
As a noun, "Kichererbse" means: Pflanze der Gattung Cicer arietinum
How do you pronounce "Kichererbse"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kichererbse" is [ˈkɪçɐˌʔɛʁpsə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kichererbse" come from?
"Kichererbse" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list