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Scharbockskraut

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German

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Etymology

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From Scharbock (scurvy) +‎ Kraut (helpful plant), due to the richness in vitamins.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃaːrbɔksˌkraʊ̯t/, [ˈʃaː(ɐ̯).bɔksˌkʁaʊ̯t], [ʃaːʁ-]
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Noun

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Scharbockskraut n (strong, genitive Scharbockskrautes or Scharbockskrauts, plural Scharbockskräuter)

  1. lesser celandine (a European perennial herb, Ficaria verna, formerly Ranunculus ficaria)

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