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English word origin

Etymology of kraut

Clipping of sauerkraut, from German Sauerkraut. Compare German Kraut (“cabbage”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Clipping of sauerkraut.

verb

To make (into) sauerkraut.

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Clipping of sauerkraut, from German Sauerkraut. Compare German Kraut (“cabbage”).

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