Definition

A traditional dish from Alsace made with fermented cabbage, often served with various meats like sausages and pork.

Example

We enjoyed a delicious choucroute with sausages and potatoes for dinner.

Conversation

Have you ever tried choucroute?

No, I haven't. What's in it?

It's a delicious dish made with sauerkraut and meats like sausages and pork.

That sounds amazing! I need to find a place that serves choucroute.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Choucroute comes from the French word 'choucroute', which is derived from the Alsatian dialect 'sauerkraut', meaning sour cabbage. The word is a combination of 'chou' (meaning cabbage) and 'route' (meaning shredded or cut).

Memory Tip

Think of 'cabbage' ('chou') that is 'shredded' ('route') to remember that 'choucroute' refers to a dish made from shredded cabbage.

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