frank·furt·er
 frankfurter
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- pronunciation:
- fraengk
fuhr
t
r
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a thin, smoked sausage that is usually made from beef or a mixture of beef and pork.
- similar words:
- frank
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| derivation: |
frankfurt (frankfort) (n.) |
Frankfurter comes from the city of
Frankfurt in Germany, where a sausage similar to a hot dog was made.