retsina

Thân thiện

A bottle of retsina sits on a table beside a plate of olives.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A Greek wine flavored with resin: A traditional wine from Greece, characterized by its distinct flavor derived from the addition of Aleppo pine resin during the winemaking process.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We ordered a bottle of retsina to accompany our meal of grilled octopus.
  • The unique, piney taste of retsina is an acquired taste for many visitors to Greece.

Advanced Usage

• As a cultural or culinary reference: The word is often used to evoke the experience of Greek cuisine and tradition.
  • For an authentic Greek dinner, serve retsina chilled.

Variants and Related Words

• There are no common variants of this word. It is a proper noun referring to a specific type of wine.

Synonyms

• Resinated wine: A more general descriptive term for wine flavored with resin.

Related Phrases

• There are no specific phrasal verbs or idioms commonly associated with this word.

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Noun

1. Greek wine flavored with resin