Hagebutte

rosehip

noun HAH-geh-boo-teh Rare

Usage Note

Hagebutte is the fruit of the wild rose, rich in vitamin C. It appears in Hagebuttentee, Hagebuttenmarmelade, and fruit-leather sweets. The name is used countably for the berry and in compound nouns. Plural: Hagebutten.

Examples

"Hagebuttenmarmelade schmeckt fruchtig-säuerlich und ist reich an Vitamin C."

Natural Translation

Rosehip jam tastes fruity-tart and is rich in vitamin C.

Literal Translation

Rosehip jam tastes fruity-tart and is rich in vitamin C.

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