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Rosenwasser

rose water

noun ROH-zen-vas-ser Rare

Usage Note

Rosenwasser is distilled rose water used in German patisseries to flavour Marzipan, Baklava, and Middle Eastern-inspired desserts. It is also found in Persian and Turkish recipes available in multicultural German grocery shops. Used uncountably.

Examples

"Marzipan aus Lübeck enthält von alters her etwas Rosenwasser."

Natural Translation

Marzipan from Lübeck has traditionally contained a little rose water.

Literal Translation

Marzipan from Lübeck contains from old times some rose water.

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