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der Henkel (-)  handle (on cup, mug, pitcher)

Die Jumbo-Teekanne hat einen zweiten Henkel über der Tülle.
The jumbo teapot has a second handle over the spout.

Related: der Henkelbecher mug, small pitcher (with handle), die Henkelkanne pitcher, coffee/teapot (with handle), das Henkelkreuz ankh

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