Kraut
The German word
Kraut is a generic term for certain edible
plants. It can be a shortened form of
Sauerkraut, but it also denotes, especially in its plural form ("
Kräuter"), what in English is called
herbs. For example,
Kräutertee is
herbal tea.
In the English language (but not in German), Kraut has also come to be used as a derogatory term for a German, based on Sauerkraut which originated in German cuisine.
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