kummel

Meanings

• noun

  A type of liqueur made from brandy and various herbs and spices, particularly caraway.

  - "Kummel is a popular digestif in Denmark and Germany."
  - "After dinner, my grandfather would always offer a glass of kummel."

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Variants

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kummel , kummels

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Etymology

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Derived from the German word 'kummel', meaning caraway seed.

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Trivia

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1. Kummel was first mentioned in writing in the 15th century.

2. In Germany, it is customary to drink kummel with a slice of bread or pretzel.

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Related Concepts

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1. digestif: A type of alcoholic beverage consumed after a meal to aid digestion.

2. caraway: A plant native to Europe, eastern Mediterranean, and southwestern Asia, with seeds used as a spice.

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Culture

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In Danish and German folklore, kummel is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to aid digestion.

How to Memorize "kummel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass of golden-brown kummel liqueur, with tiny flecks of caraway seeds suspended in it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kummel' with the idea of a comforting, post-meal drink.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Caraway Kummel' to help remember the word.

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