MALVASIA


Meaning of MALVASIA in English

[ ˌmalvə'si:ə , -'zi:ə ]

■ noun a variety of grape used to make white and red wines, especially in Italy.

Origin

Ital. form of the place name Monemvasia , in the Peloponnese (see malmsey ).

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