Grapey: meaning, definitions and examples
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grapey
[ หษกreษชpi ]
taste description
The term 'grapey' describes a flavor or aroma characteristic of grapes. It is often used in the context of wine tasting or food descriptions, indicating a strong or noticeable grape flavor. Grapey can refer to both the sweetness and the acidity that are commonly associated with fresh grapes. This description is frequently used by sommeliers and food critics when evaluating wines or dishes that prominently feature grape flavors.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wine had a grapey finish that lingered on the palate.
- This candy is very grapey and reminds me of summer
- The sauce was grapey, complementing the roasted meat perfectly.
Translations
Translations of the word "grapey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de uva
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคเฅเคฐ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช traubenartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ seperti anggur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฝะพะณัะฐะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ winogronowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใถใฉใใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท comme du raisin
๐ช๐ธ de uva
๐น๐ท รผzรผm gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุซู ุงูุนูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ hroznovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hroznovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ก่ไธๆ ท
๐ธ๐ฎ grozdni
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรบgu-lรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏะทัะผ ัำััะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแฃแ แซแแแกแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รผzรผm kimi
๐ฒ๐ฝ como uva
Word origin
The word 'grapey' is derived from the noun 'grape,' which has its origins in the Old French term 'grape' referring to clusters of grapes. This term then evolved into Middle English 'grape' and has been used to describe the fruit for centuries. The suffix '-y' is commonly added in English to adjectives to denote a characteristic associated with the root noun. In the case of 'grapey,' it encapsulates the sense or flavor characteristic of grapes, often utilized in culinary and tasting contexts. Grapes themselves have been cultivated for thousands of years, and the appreciation for their flavor has led to a broad vocabulary to describe various aspects of their taste and aroma. As wine culture has evolved, so has the need for descriptive terms like 'grapey' to capture the essence of specific wines or products that highlight the grape flavor.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,616, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.