muscatel

/,mʌskə'tel/ Cách viết khác : (muscat) /'mʌskət/

Thân thiện

A chef adds muscatel raisins to a bowl of oatmeal.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine
2. wine from muscat grapes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• muscat
• muscat grape
• muscadel
• muscadelle