muscatel
/,mʌskə'tel/ Cách viết khác : (muscat) /'mʌskət/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of sweet wine: "muscatel" refers to a wine made from muscat grapes, known for its sweet, aromatic flavor.
- A type of grape or raisin: "muscatel" can also refer to the sweet, aromatic muscat grape itself or the raisin made from it.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We enjoyed a glass of rich muscatel after dinner. (We enjoyed a glass of rich wine made from muscat grapes after dinner.)
- The recipe calls for a handful of muscatels. (The recipe calls for a handful of raisins made from muscat grapes.)
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can be used adjectivally to describe products made from or related to muscat grapes.
- The muscatel flavor was prominent in the dessert wine. (The characteristic flavor of muscat grapes was prominent in the dessert wine.)
Variants and Related Words
- Muscat (n): The name of the grape variety from which muscatel is made. It can also refer to wines made from these grapes.
- Muscat is one of the oldest known grape varieties.
- Muscatel wine (n phrase): A more specific term for the wine.
- She prefers a sweet muscatel wine.
Synonyms
- Dessert wine: A general category for sweet wines often served with dessert, which can include muscatel.
- Raisin: A dried grape; muscatels are a specific type of raisin.
Noun
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sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine
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wine from muscat grapes
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