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Ostrich economy

Synonym for Buschenschank; see there.

Name for a certain type of wine bar where wine produced by the owner himself is served at certain times. The name comes from the "Buschen" made of green branches above the entrance gate, which indicates that the pub is open. In Germany, they are also known as Straußwirtschaft, Besenwirtschaft or Heckenwirtschaft. In Austria,...

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