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Lager

Lager beer.

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Beer 76% connected

A fermented liquor made from any malted grain, but commonly from barley malt, with hops or some other substance to impart a bitter flavor.

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Bivouac 76% connected

The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.

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Camp 76% connected

The ground or spot on which tents, huts, etc., are erected for shelter, as for an army or for lumbermen, etc.

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Cantonment 76% connected

A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters; temporary shelter or place of rest for an army; quarters.

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Encampment 76% connected

The act of pitching tents or forming huts, as by an army or traveling company, for temporary lodging or rest.

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Bock beer 76% connected

A strong beer, originally made in Bavaria.

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Malt 76% connected

Barley or other grain, steeped in water and dried in a kiln, thus forcing germination until the saccharine principle has been evolved. It is used in…

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Synonym 1

Lager beer 92% connected

Originally a German beer, but now also made in immense quantities in the United States; -- so called from its being laid up or stored for some months…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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