concord grape
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Definition
- Noun:
- A variety of grape: "Concord grape" refers to a specific cultivar of grape (Vitis labrusca) known for its deep purple, almost blue-black color when ripe.
- A slipskin grape: It is characterized by a thick skin that separates easily from the pulpy interior (a "slipskin").
- A North American grape: It is a purple table grape native to the northeastern United States, widely used for juice, jelly, jam, and fresh eating.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The farmer grows Concord grapes for making juice and jelly. (The farmer cultivates this specific grape variety for juice and jelly production.)
- A basket of ripe Concord grapes was on the table. (A basket containing the ripe, purple grapes was placed on the table.)
- The flavor of Concord grape juice is distinct and robust. (The taste of juice made from this grape is strong and recognizable.)
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: "Concord" is often used adjectivally to describe products made from this grape.
- She prefers Concord grape jelly on her toast. (She likes jelly made from this specific grape on her toast.)
- The winery produces a sweet Concord wine. (The winery makes a sweet wine from this grape variety.)
Variants and Related Words
- Concord: Often used alone to refer to the grape or its flavor.
- The candy had a strong Concord flavor. (The candy tasted distinctly of this grape.)
- Slipskin grape: A general term for grapes with skin that slips off easily, of which the Concord is a prime example.
Synonyms
- Purple grape (general): A broad term for grapes with purple skin.
- Labrusca grape: Refers to grapes belonging to the Vitis labrusca species, which includes the Concord variety.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Concord grape juice: The juice extracted from Concord grapes.
- Concord grape jelly: A jelly made primarily from the juice of Concord grapes.
Noun
- slipskin grape; a purple table grape of the northeastern United States