Agrest

See also: agrest, agrèst, agrëst, and agręst

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.