Kraut (original) (raw)
The German word Kraut is a generic term for certain edible plants. It can be a shortened form of Sauerkraut, but it also denotes, especially in its plural form ("Kr�uter"), what in English is called herbs. For example, Kr�utertee is herbal tea.
In the English language (but not in German), Kraut has also come to be used as a derogatory term for a German, based on Sauerkraut which originated in German cuisine.