Agrest
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German agraz, perhaps influenced by Italian agresto. Ultimately probably derived from Latin acer (“sour”). Alternatively from Latin agrestis (“coarse”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Agrest m (strong, genitive Agrestes or Agrests, no plural)
- (historical medicine) verjuice
- Synonym: (especially cooking) Verjus
Usage notes edit
- Both Agrest and Verjus are rare as verjuice is unusual in German cuisine.