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sauerkraut
noun sau·er·kraut \ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t\
: a German food made of a vegetable (called a cabbage) that is cut into small pieces and soaked in a salty and sour liquid
Full Definition of SAUERKRAUT
: cabbage cut fine and fermented in a brine made of its own juice with salt
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Origin of SAUERKRAUT
German, from sauer sour + Kraut greens
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SAUERKRAUT Defined for Kids
sauerkraut
noun sau·er·kraut \ˈsau̇-ər-ˌkrau̇t\
Definition of SAUERKRAUT for Kids
: finely cut cabbage soaked in a salty mixture
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