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Holundersekt

elderflower sparkling wine

noun HOH-loon-der-zekt Rare
Food & Drink Drinks

Also means

elderberry sparkling wine

Usage Note

Holundersekt is a lightly sparkling, low-alcohol drink made from fermented elderflower or elderberry juice. Popular as a festive non-alcoholic-style drink, especially homemade. Plural: Holundersekte.

Examples

"Zu Ostern kredenzte die Gastgeberin selbst gemachten Holundersekt."

Natural Translation

At Easter the hostess served her homemade elderflower sparkling wine.

Literal Translation

At Easter presented the hostess self-made elderflower sparkling wine.

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