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Schampus

Learn a funny, quirky German word each week with DW's Word of the Week feature. This week: Schampus.

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"Schampus" is probably not what you think it is. Despite its very similar-sounding name, it is not intended for your hair. Instead, it's a colloquial word for "champagne" -- which, come to think of it, is occasionally used on hair. As everyone knows, champagne is most often not really champagne, it can also refer to other types of sparkling wine. In addition to being less expensive, these celebratory beverages from locations other than France's Champagne region are not known for providing shine and volume.

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