frankfurter
UK[ˈfræŋkfɜːtə]US[ˈfræŋkfɜːrtər]
n
A type of seasoned smoked sausage, typically made of beef and pork, and often served in a long, soft roll.
Etymology
The word 'frankfurter' is a direct borrowing from German Frankfurter Würstchen, meaning "little sausage from Frankfurt." It entered English in the late 19th century, reflecting the popularity of German-style sausages in America. The name is purely geographical, denoting the city of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where this style of sausage is thought to have originated. Thus, the term's logic is not based on abstract morphemes but on a place name, functioning as a proprietary label for a specific culinary product.
Analysis
This word is a toponymic loanword, borrowed as a whole from German. It is not productively segmented using English morphemes. In its source language, it is a compound of Frankfurt (the German city) + -er (a suffix denoting origin or association).
Examples
He grilled frankfurters for the children at the backyard party.
A classic New York street food is a frankfurter with mustard and sauerkraut.
The recipe calls for simmering the frankfurters in beer before serving.