I. so·ave sōˈävā adjective (or adverb)
Etymology: Italian, from Latin suavis sweet — more at sweet
: with sweetness or smoothness : in a gentle manner — used as a direction in music
II. soa·ve ˈswävā, səˈw- noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Italian, from Soave , village near Verona, Italy
: a dry white wine from the area about Soave, Italy