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muscat

Syllabification: (mus·cat)
Pronunciation: /ˈməsˌkat, -kət/

Definition of muscat

noun

[often as modifier]
  • a variety of white, red, or black grape with a musky scent, grown in warm climates for wine or raisins or as table grapes.
  • a wine made from a muscat grape, especially a sweet or fortified white wine.

Origin:

French, from Provençal, from musc 'musk'

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