Definition

Noun: 1. A dark reddish-purple table grape variety: 'Ribier' refers to a specific cultivar of grape, primarily grown for eating fresh (as a table grape), characterized by its large size, oval to round shape, and distinctive dark reddish-purple, almost black, skin.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The fruit bowl was filled with plump ribier grapes.
  • This salad is garnished with sliced ribier grapes for a sweet contrast.
  • The ribier is known for its firm texture and mild, sweet flavor.

Advanced Usage

• As a varietal identifier: The term is used in agricultural, culinary, and commercial contexts to specify this particular grape variety, distinguishing it from others like Thompson Seedless or Red Globe.
  • The market's premium table grape section featured Ribier from California.

Variants and Related Words

• Ribier grape: The full, more descriptive name.
  • She prefers the Ribier grape for its juiciness.

Synonyms

• Table grape: A general term for grapes grown for fresh consumption, of which Ribier is one type.
• Black grape: A broad descriptive term for grapes with dark skin; not all black grapes are Ribiers.

Noun

1. dark reddish-purple table grape of California