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frankfurter
noun frank·furt·er \ˈfraŋk-fə(r)t-ər, -ˌfərt-\
Definition of FRANKFURTER
: a cured cooked sausage (as of beef or beef and pork) that may be skinless or stuffed in a casing
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Variants of FRANKFURTER
frank·furt·er or frank·furt \-fərt\
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Origin of FRANKFURTER
German Frankfurter of Frankfurt, from Frankfurt am Main, Germany
First Known Use: 1887
Frankfurter
biographical name Frank·furt·er \ˈfraŋk-fə(r)-tər, -ˌfər-\
Definition of FRANKFURTER
Felix 1882–1965 Am. (Austrian-born) jurist
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frankfurter
noun frank·furt·er \ˈfraŋk-fər-tər\
Definition of FRANKFURTER for Kids
: a cooked sausage : hot dog
Variants of FRANKFURTER
frank·furt·er or frank·furt \-fərt\
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