Thuringer

noun

Thu·​rin·​ger ˈthu̇r-ən-jər How to pronounce Thuringer (audio)
ˈthyu̇r-
: a mildly seasoned fresh or smoked sausage

Word History

Etymology

German Thüringerwurst, from Thüringer Thuringian + Wurst sausage

First Known Use

circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Thuringer was circa 1923

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Cite this Entry

“Thuringer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thuringer. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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