Graustark

noun

Grau·​stark ˈgrau̇-ˌstärk How to pronounce Graustark (audio) ˈgrȯ- How to pronounce Graustark (audio)
: an imaginary land of high romance
also : a highly romantic piece of writing
Graustarkian
grau̇-ˈstär-kē-ən How to pronounce Graustark (audio)
grȯ-
adjective

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Just past Black Hole Coffee on Graustark is one of five bridges that cross over US 59. —Michaela Heidemann, Chron, 16 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Graustark, imaginary country in the novel Graustark (1901) by George B. McCutcheon †1928 American novelist

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Graustark was in 1941

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“Graustark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Graustark. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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