Rhine wine

noun

1
: a usually white wine produced in the Rhine valley
2
: a wine similar to Rhine wine produced elsewhere

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rhine wine was in the 15th century

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“Rhine wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rhine%20wine. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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