Morchel

[ˈmɔʁçl̩]

/[ˈmɔʁçl̩]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Pilz (mit mehreren Arten, darunter auch Speisepilze)

Corpus desk

Index DE-morchel · Morchel · German

Morchel · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "M" 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 Morchel
PropertyValue
HeadwordMorchel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmɔʁçl̩]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Morchel“ im Deutschen

Morchelsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Morchel is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈmɔʁçl̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Pilz (mit mehreren Arten, darunter auch Speisepilze)".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Morchel, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Morchel, spelled M-O-R-C-H-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Pilz (mit mehreren Arten, darunter auch Speisepilze)

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Zur Vorspeise im traditionellen Värdshuset Lindgården in der Altstadt von Visby werden ein bunter Salat mit Eierschwammerl und geröstetem Elchschinken, außerdem marinierter Gotland-Lachs mit einem milden Senfdressing und Morcheln serviert.“

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 "Morchel"?
"Morchel" is spelled M-O-R-C-H-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmɔʁçl̩].
What does "Morchel" mean?
As a noun, "Morchel" means: Pilz (mit mehreren Arten, darunter auch Speisepilze)
How do you pronounce "Morchel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Morchel" is [ˈmɔʁçl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Morchel" come from?
"Morchel" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list