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Braunschweiger

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[broun-shwahy-ger, broun-shvahy-guhr] / ˈbraʊnˌʃwaɪ gər, ˈbraʊnˌʃvaɪ gər /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)
  1. a soft, spiced liver sausage, usually smoked.


Etymology

Origin of Braunschweiger

From German, dating back to 1925–30; Braunschweig, -er 1

Example Sentences

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Since it's French, chic diners view pâté as a gourmet food as opposed to the reputation liverwurst or its smoked and spiced cousin Braunschweiger carry.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2022

He unenthusiastically held it up while saying, "We got Braunschweiger," before putting it back where he got it and listlessly resuming his task.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2022

On one bread slice I placed two thin slices of Braunschweiger.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2022

The arugula amplified the pepper in the Braunschweiger, and the liver taste actually played nicely with the bitter sweetness of the citrus peel in the marmalade.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2022

And on that day may you run into linked temptation in the form of Braunschweiger Metwurst.

From Buttered Side Down: Stories by Ferber, Edna