MALVOISIE


Meaning of MALVOISIE in English

[ 'malvɔɪzi , ˌmalvɔɪ'zi: ]

■ noun (in French-speaking countries) any of several grape varieties used to make full-flavoured white wines.

Origin

from OFr. malvesie , from the Fr. form of Monemvasia (see malmsey ).

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