Agrest

See also: agrest, agrèst, and agrëst

German

Etymology

From Middle High German agraz, perhaps influenced by Italian agresto. Ultimately probably derived from Latin acer (“sour”). Alternatively from Latin agrestis (“coarse”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aˈɡrɛst/

Noun

Agrest m (strong, genitive Agrestes or Agrests, no plural)

  1. (historical medicine) verjuice
    Synonym: (especially cooking) Verjus

Usage notes
  • Both Agrest and Verjus are rare as verjuice is unusual in German cuisine.

Declension
Declension of Agrest [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Agrest
genitive eines des Agrestes, Agrests
dative einem dem Agrest, Agreste1
accusative einen den Agrest

1Now rare, see notes.

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