Glossary B
Blubber refers to the thick layer of fat between the skin and the muscle layers of whales and other marine mammals, from which an oil is obtained. Arctic marine mammals, like whales, seals and walruses, are warm blooded but spend most or all of their lives in the cold water. Heat loss is much greater in water than in air, and without a way to keep heat from leaving their bodies, they would freeze to death in water that is usually just above the freezing point. To insulate them from the cold, these animals have a thick, dense layer of connective tissue and fat under their skin called blubber.
Blunzngröstl also known as Blunzengröstl refers to an Austrian traditional dish made of pan fried potatoes and blood sausage called Blutwurst in German which is generally served with freshly grated horseradish (horseradish is Meerrettich in German).
Blunzen refers to a black sausage which is made of blood and lard. This sausage is often cut and fried with some bacon and potatoes.