Appenzell
|ap-pen-zell|
/ˌæpənˈzɛl/
abbot's cell (monastic place)
Etymology
'Appenzell' originates from Medieval Latin 'abbatis cella', where 'abbatis' meant 'of the abbot' and 'cella' meant 'cell' or 'storehouse/monastic cell'.
'Appenzell' changed from Medieval Latin 'abbatis cella' to forms in Middle High German such as 'Appentzell'/'Appenzelle' and eventually became the modern English place name 'Appenzell'.
Initially, it meant 'the abbot's cell' (a monastic cell or estate belonging to an abbot), but over time it evolved into the proper name for the town and the surrounding region now called 'Appenzell'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a historical and geographical region in northeastern Switzerland; also used for the canton area historically divided into Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
Appenzell is known for its alpine scenery and traditional customs.
Noun 2
the town of Appenzell, the main settlement and administrative centre of the Appenzell Innerrhoden region.
We stayed in Appenzell for two nights during our trip.
Last updated: 2025/09/24 19:28