Rumtopf n. a dessert of fruit, rum, and sugar. (posted Jun. 9, 2004) [full entry…]
schmutzdecke n. a naturally occurring gelatinous layer of living biological matter on a sand-based water filter, for which it provides additional filtration. (posted Mar. 16, 2007) [full entry…]
sitzprobe n. a first, rough rehearsal of an opera or musical stageplay with singers and musicians, but without acting, scenery, or costumes. (posted Mar. 2, 2005) [full entry…]
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. (posted Jun. 6, 2004) [full entry…]