Verwaltungsvereinfachungsmassnahmen n.— «They’ve assigned the effort to rid their writing of fogginess a name. It is Verwaltungsvereinfachungsmassnahmen—that is, “simplified administrative procedures.”» —“Writing...
price of carbon n.— «The level of that tax will be determined—exactly how has not yet been decided—by the international price of “carbon,” which is jargon for tradeable rights to emit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases...
Rumtopf n. a dessert of fruit, rum, and sugar. Etymological Note: Ger. ‘rum pot.’ (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
zeitgeber n. a naturally occurring cue, such as light or temperature, which regulates biological rhythms; something which influences or regulates the timing or rhythm of something else. Etymological Note: zeit ‘time’ + geber ‘giver.’ Coined by...
Rumtopf n.— «A fine way to preserve summer fruits is the century-old method called pot pourri or rumtopf or fruit crock. It’s an assortment of fruits mellowed in liquor and sugar in a stone crock for several months to “ripen...
Rumtopf n.— «The Rumtopf (fruit melange…) and Quiche…are easily made, but the lovely meringue and cranberry cream Vacherin…takes a little more loving care.» —“Holiday Menu” by Lillian Mackesy Post...