Butterbrot

//ˈbʊtə(ɹ)ˌbɹoʊt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A German open sandwich.

Example

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"We call a sandwich "Butterbrot.""

Etymology

Borrowed from German Butterbrot (literally “butter bread”).

Related phrases

open sandwich

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