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Lager

//ˈlɑːɡə// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of beer, brewed using a bottom-fermenting yeast.
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of laager. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons wordnet
  4. 4
    a general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally it was brewed in March or April and matured until September wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To store (lager beer) at a low temperature for maturing and clarification.
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of laager. alt-of, alternative

Etymology

Etymology 1

From German Lagerbier (“beer made for storing”), from Lager (“store”). Cognate with native English lair.

Etymology 2

From German Lagerbier (“beer made for storing”), from Lager (“store”). Cognate with native English lair.

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