Wacholder

juniper berry

noun vah-KHOL-der Rare

Also means

juniper (shrub)

Usage Note

Wacholder denotes both the conifer shrub and its aromatic berries (Wacholderbeeren), essential in German Sauerbraten, game marinades, and sauerkraut. Gin is produced by distilling with juniper berries.

Examples

"Wacholderbeeren verleihen dem Sauerbraten seinen typischen würzigen Geschmack."

Natural Translation

Juniper berries give sauerbraten its typical spicy flavour.

Literal Translation

Juniper-berries lend the sauerbraten its typical spicy taste.

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