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Almabtrieb

cattle drive from alpine pastures in autumn

noun ALM-ahp-treep Rare
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Usage Note

Almabtrieb is the annual autumn procession of decorated cattle down from alpine summer pastures to winter stables in the valley. It is a festive community event in Bavaria and Austria with decorated cows and traditional music.

Examples

"Beim Almabtrieb tragen die Kühe bunt geschmückte Kopfgestelle."

Natural Translation

At the cattle drive the cows wear colourfully decorated head-frames.

Literal Translation

At the alpine-drive wear the cows colourfully decorated head-frames.

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