muscadine

Thân thiện

A small cluster of muscadine grapes grows on a vine in the warm sun.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of grapevine native to the southeastern United States (Vitis rotundifolia): A wild grape species known for its thick skin, musky flavor, and resistance to many vine diseases. It is the origin of some cultivated grape varieties in the region. 2. The fruit of this vine: A round, thick-skinned grape, typically bronze or dull purple in color when ripe, known for its strong, musky aroma and flavor.

Examples

• The muscadine vine grew vigorously over the old fence, thriving in the humid southern climate.
• She made a delicious jelly from the wild muscadines she picked in the woods.
• Unlike common table grapes, the muscadine has a tougher skin and a more intense, fruity flavor.

Advanced Usage

• "Scuppernong": A specific, popular bronze-colored cultivar of the muscadine grape, often used to make a sweet wine. While all Scuppernongs are muscadines, not all muscadines are Scuppernongs.
  • The winery is famous for its sweet Scuppernong wine, made from a type of muscadine grape.

Variants and Related Words

• Muscadine grape: A common full name used to specify the fruit.
• Scuppernong (n.): A well-known cultivar of the muscadine species, often used interchangeably in casual speech but technically a subtype.

Synonyms

• Bullace grape (regional)
• Southern fox grape (a less common historical name)

Related Phrases

• Muscadine wine: Wine produced specifically from muscadine grapes, often characterized by its sweetness and distinctive fruity aroma.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dull-purple grape of southern United States
2. native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bullace grape
• Vitis rotundifolia