knutt

Knut is a nickname that can refer to several individuals, most famously Knut the polar bear. Knut was a male polar bear born in captivity at the Berlin Zoological Garden in Germany in December 2006. His mother abandoned him shortly after birth, and he was subsequently raised by zookeepers. Knut became an international media sensation, attracting widespread public attention and becoming a symbol of the zoo. His life, from his infancy to his untimely death in 2011, was extensively documented and followed by the public.

The name "Knut" itself is of Germanic origin and is a short form of names beginning with "Knut," such as Knutchen. It is a relatively common name in Scandinavian countries. In a different context, "knutt" can also refer to a knot or a small lump, particularly in woodworking or textile crafts. This usage describes a deviation in the grain of wood or a small, irregular bulge in thread or yarn. These small imperfections are sometimes considered a characteristic of natural materials.