Liederkranz

[lee-der-krahnts, -krants]

Trademark.

a brand of strong, soft milk cheese with a creamy center, made in small rectangular blocks.

noun

a German choral society or singing club, especially of men.

Origin of Liederkranz

1855–60, Americanism; < German: garland of songs

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Related Words for liederkranz

chorus, Liederkranz, choir, chorale

Examples from the Web for liederkranz

Historical Examples of liederkranz

Emil named it "Wreath of Song" for the Liederkranz customers.
The Complete Book of Cheese
Robert Carlton Brown
A full line of processed and naturals, of which Liederkranz is the leader.
The Complete Book of Cheese
Robert Carlton Brown
He was a member of the Liederkranz Club, then near his home, and became a member of this Society in 1873.
Catalogue of the Gallery of Art of The New York Historical Society
anonymous
"People who lose themselves at the Liederkranz, generally get found out in the end," says he.
Phemie Frost's Experiences
Ann S. Stephens
At last, however, he called on the Liederkranz again, and a quartet sang a German song and then an encore.
Jimmie Higgins
Upton Sinclair