Bregen

German

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Etymology

From Middle Low German. Cognate with Dutch brein, English brain.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁeːɡən/
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Noun

Bregen m (genitive Bregens, no plural)

  1. (regional, chiefly Northern Germany) animal brain

Usage notes

  • The simple noun is chiefly restricted to the technical language of butchers, farmers, huntsmen; but Bregenwurst is a common term for a traditional sausage in northern Germany.

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