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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I had rent the apartment from an eccentric old lady.

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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

Example sentences from the Web for Bavarian

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.
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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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