hofbrau
[ hof-brou ]
/ ˈhɒfˌbraʊ /
noun
an informal, German-style restaurant or tavern.
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Origin of hofbrau
by shortening of Hofbrauhaus (< German: literally, court brewery), a typical name for such restaurants
Words nearby hofbrau
hoe into, hoecake, hoedown, hoek van holland, hoenir, hofbrau, hofei, hofer, hoffa, hoffa's operation, hoffa, jimmy
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Example sentences from the Web for hofbrau
He ordered a stein of Hofbrau, and carried it into the main hall, which was just off the bar-room.
The Puppet Crown|Harold MacGrathHe had heard of the place and the praise of its Hofbrau and Munich beers.
The Puppet Crown|Harold MacGrath