Bavarian

[ buh-vair-ee-uhn ]

/ bəˈvɛər i ən /

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adjective

of or relating to Bavaria, its inhabitants, or their dialect.

noun

a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria.

the High German speech of Bavaria and Austria.Compare Alemannic (def. 1).

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Origin of Bavarian

First recorded in 1630–40; Bavari(a) + -an

Words nearby Bavarian

bausond, Bautzen, bauxite, Bav., Bavaria, Bavarian, Bavarian cream, bavarois, baveux, bavin, bawbee

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How to use Bavarian in a sentence

At the Bavarian-inspired Der Garten, a food truck stationed near Taos Ski Valley, the bison on the menu is sourced from the Taos Pueblo, the Native community a mile north of town that has been in existence for over 1,000 years.
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For instance, in 1924, a military veteran and Bavarian immigrant named Henry Gerber started the first known LGBTQ organization in the United States, the innocuously-titled Society for Human Rights.
There’s no LGBTQ Pride without immigrants|Julio Capó Jr.|June 17, 2021|Washington Post
I sat on their gorgeous outdoor deck, feasted on a Bavarian pretzel and sipped my beer in the sunshine— a perfect setting.
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The 26-year-old Cambridge graduate in mathematics was on a train to the Bavarian alps, where he and a friend planned to climb the Watzmann, Germany’s third highest peak.
The Country Gentleman of Physics - Issue 100: Outsiders|Michael Brooks|May 12, 2021|Nautilus

Hans Jakob Steinberger was born May 25, 1921, in the Bavarian town of Bad Kissingen.
Jack Steinberger, Nobel laureate in physics, dies at 99|Martin Weil|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
In this capacity, Spitz provided information on the German Red Cross and the Bavarian Separatist Movement in southern Germany.
On the Trail of Nazi Counterfeiters|Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Their vista of the snow-capped Andes suggests the Bavarian alps and the view from Berchtesgaden.
Holocaust Horrors Haunt the Films ‘Ida’ And ‘The German Doctor’|Jack Schwartz|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Romanesque-styled Neuschwanstein sits propped on the Bavarian countryside in a stately pose.
Where the Nazis Hid Their Art: The Castle Behind ‘Monuments Men’|Nina Strochlic|February 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the last day she asked in a strong No Nonsense Bavarian manner: So!
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According to WWD, the collection mixes classic Bavarian pieces with edgy black leather.
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But that which really constituted the strength of the Bavarian claim was the weakness of the Bavarian government.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Their displeasure was increased at finding there was no intention of sending away the Bavarian military.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
In a few days these peaceful Bavarian people settled down to their daily routine.
Ways of War and Peace|Delia Austrian
In one sense it has no army, for the Prussian and the Bavarian armies, although the empire bears the cost, still exist.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 of 8|Various
Frederick spoke freely to Ewart with reference to the Bavarian exchange, but would promise nothing as regards Holland.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt

British Dictionary definitions for Bavarian

Bavarian

/ (bəˈvɛərɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Bavaria or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Bavaria

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