What does rathskeller mean?
Definitions for rathskeller
ˈrɑtˌskɛl ər, ˈræt-, ˈræθ-raths·kel·ler
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Princeton's WordNet
rathskellernoun
a tavern below street level featuring beer; originally a German restaurant in the basement of city hall
Wiktionary
rathskellernoun
A bar or restaurant in a basement, especially one that serves beer.
Etymology: Rat + Keller
Wikipedia
rathskeller
Ratskeller (German: "council's cellar", pl. Ratskeller, historically Rathskeller) is a name in German-speaking countries for a bar or restaurant located in the basement of a city hall (Rathaus) or nearby. Many taverns, nightclubs, bars, and similar establishments throughout the world use the term. The word had been used in English since the mid-19th century, with at least one New York restaurant calling itself a rathskeller in the 19th century.
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rathskeller
A rathskeller is a type of bar or restaurant located in the basement of a city hall or a hotel, often in a German-speaking country. The term originated from the German words "Rat" meaning council, and "Keller" meaning cellar. Traditionally, rathskellers are seen as cosy places with a relaxed atmosphere where food and drink are served.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rathskeller in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rathskeller in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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