ˈskəpə(r)ˌnȯŋ, -näŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from Scuppernong, small river and lake in Tyrrell county, No. Carolina
1.
a. : muscadine 2
b. : any of various cultivated muscadines that are derived from wild muscadines, may constitute a natural variety, and have yellowish green fruits suggesting a plum in flavor
2. : a white aromatic table wine that is light amber in color, is sweeter and heavier than the average table wine, and is made from the scuppernong