German

Noun

Zehe f ‎(genitive Zehe, plural Zehen)

1. clove (of garlic and similar plants)
2. (regional) toe

Usage notes

Zehe as meaning “toe” is universally understood, but rare in most regions. The form is common in Saxony (and bordering parts of East Central Germany) as well as parts of Austria.^[1] The more widespread form is Zeh (of masculine gender).

Derived terms

• Fußzehe

Related terms

• Knoblauchzehe
• Zehengänger

References

1. ↑ http://www.atlas-alltagssprache.de/genus/

Middle High German

Noun

zēhe f

1. toe