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rathskeller

Pronunciation: /ˈrɑːtsˌkɛlə/
Definition of rathskeller

noun

US
  • a beer hall or restaurant in a basement.

Origin:

early 20th century: from obsolete German (now Ratskeller), from Rathaus 'town hall' + Keller 'cellar', denoting the place where beer and wine were sold

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