Also means
cabbage (colloquial)
Usage Note
Kraut is a broad term: in botany it means a non-woody plant (Heilkräuter = medicinal herbs); in daily speech it often means cabbage or an unwanted weed (Unkraut). The dismissive phrase dagegen ist kein Kraut gewachsen — 'there's no herb grown against it' — means a problem is unsolvable.
Examples
"Im Kräutergarten wuchsen Thymian, Rosmarin und viele andere nützliche Kräuter."
Natural Translation
Thyme, rosemary and many other useful herbs grew in the herb garden.
Literal Translation
In the herb garden grew thyme, rosemary and many other useful herbs.
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