hasenpfeffer

noun

ha·​sen·​pfef·​fer ˈhä-sᵊn-ˌ(p)fe-fər How to pronounce hasenpfeffer (audio)
ˈhä-zᵊn-
: a highly seasoned stew made of marinated rabbit meat

Word History

Etymology

German, from Hase hare + Pfeffer pepper

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hasenpfeffer was in 1892

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Cite this Entry

“Hasenpfeffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hasenpfeffer. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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