See also: agrest, agrèst, and agrëst

German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German agraz, perhaps influenced by Italian agresto. Ultimately probably derived from Latin acer (sour). Alternatively from Latin agrestis (coarse).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Agrest m (strong, genitive Agrestes or Agrests, no plural)

  1. (historical medicine) verjuice
    Synonym: (especially cooking) Verjus

Usage notes

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  • Both Agrest and Verjus are rare as verjuice is unusual in German cuisine.

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