Goethe

biographical name

Goe·​the ˈgər-tə How to pronounce Goethe (audio)
ˈgə-tə,
ˈgœ-tə
Johann Wolfgang von 1749–1832 German poet and dramatist
Goethean
ˈgər-tē-ən How to pronounce Goethe (audio)
ˈgə-
ˈgœ-
adjective

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“Goethe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Goethe. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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