muscatel

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun wine from muscat grapes
  2. noun sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine

Etymology

From Middle English muskadel, from Old Occitan muscadel, originally a diminutive of muscat.

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Synonyms

muscat, muscadel, muscadelle

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