muscatel

noun

mus·ca·tel ˌmə-skə-ˈtel

: a sweet fortified wine from muscat grapes

: a raisin from muscat grapes

Etymology

Middle English muskadell, from Medieval Latin muscadellum, from Old Occitan muscadel, from muscadel resembling musk, from muscat

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of muscatel was in the 15th century

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“Muscatel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscatel. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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muscatel

noun

mus·ca·tel ˌməs-kə-ˈtel

: a sweet wine that is golden to dark amber in color

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