Topinambur

[topinamˈbuːɐ̯]

/[topinamˈbuːɐ̯]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - aus Nord- und Mittelamerika stammende Pflanze aus der Gattung Helianthus aus der Familie der Korbblütler

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Index DE-topinambur · Topinambur · German

Topinambur · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "T" 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 Topinambur
PropertyValue
HeadwordTopinambur
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[topinamˈbuːɐ̯]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Topinambur“ im Deutschen

Topinamburliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Topinambur is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [topinamˈbuːɐ̯]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Topinambur, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Topinambur, spelled T-O-P-I-N-A-M-B-U-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    aus Nord- und Mittelamerika stammende Pflanze aus der Gattung Helianthus aus der Familie der Korbblütler
  2. 2
    essbare Rhizomknolle von [1]
  3. 3
    Branntwein, welcher aus [2] gebrannt wird

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Der Topinambur gehört zur gleichen Gattung wie die Sonnenblume.
  2. Topinamburs enthalten Inulin und sind daher besonders für Diabetiker geeignet.

Synonyms

ErdbirneRoss-ErdapfelJerusalem-ArtischockeKnollige SonnenblumeRoss-ErdapfelErdbirneSüßkartoffelRosslerTopi

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 "Topinambur"?
"Topinambur" is spelled T-O-P-I-N-A-M-B-U-R. The IPA pronunciation is [topinamˈbuːɐ̯].
What does "Topinambur" mean?
As a noun, "Topinambur" means: aus Nord- und Mittelamerika stammende Pflanze aus der Gattung Helianthus aus der Familie der Korbblütler
How do you pronounce "Topinambur"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Topinambur" is [topinamˈbuːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Topinambur" come from?
"Topinambur" 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