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bock

 

[ bษ”k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beer style

Bock is a strong German dark beer that is traditionally brewed in the fall and consumed during the spring. It usually has a malty flavor with various degrees of sweetness and often includes caramel and toasty notes.

Synonyms

dark beer, lager, strong beer

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a bock at the brewery.
  • The restaurant offers a variety of bock beers.
  • He enjoys the rich taste of a classic bock.
  • During Oktoberfest, many people enjoy drinking bock.
Context #2 | Noun

animal

A bock refers to a male goat, especially in the context of hunting or wildlife. It is often used to describe a mature male that can be distinguished from other ages and genders.

Synonyms

billy goat, buck, male goat

Examples of usage

  • We spotted a bock in the forest.
  • The hunter aimed for a bock during the season.
  • There was a bock grazing near the river.
  • Bocks are known for their impressive horns.

Translations

Translations of the word "bock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bloqueio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bloc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bloque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท blok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blokk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blok

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bloque

Etymology

The word 'bock' is derived from the German word 'Bockbier', which originally referred to a strong beer brewed in the Einbeck region of Germany. The term 'Bock' was later adopted by beer brewers in other regions to denote similar styles of strong lagers. Historically, the rich malt and higher alcohol content of bock beers made them particularly popular during the winter months and festive occasions, leading to various seasonal adaptations. As for the animal, the term 'bock' is also rooted in German, where it is used to denote a male goat. The use of 'bock' to refer to male goats comes from Old High German 'boc', indicating its longstanding presence in the language and culture. Thus, both usages of the word have a distinct yet interconnected history, representing cultural practices related to brewing and animal husbandry.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,027 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.