Etymology

pedelec

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Today it means: A bicycle with an electric motor which assists the rider but only while they are pedalling. Full definition →

German Pedelec
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  1. German · borrowed fromPedelec
  2. English todaypedelec

From German Pedelec, a shortening of pedal electric.

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